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Fiction Writing Masterclass Course Outline

Module 1: Fiction Writing

  • What is Fiction Writing?
  • Types of Fiction Writing
  • Elements of Successful Fiction Writing
  • Rules for Writing Fiction

Module 2: Purpose of Dialogue

  • Reveals Motives
  • Sets the Mood in the Story
  • Intensifies the Story Conflict
  • Creates Tension and Suspense
  • Speeds Up Scenes
  • Adds Bits of Setting
  • Communicates the Theme

Module 3: Dialogue Matters

  • Magical
  • Cryptic
  • Descriptive
  • Shadowy
  • Breathless
  • Provocative
  • Uncensored

Module 4: Weave the Spoken Word

  • Why Weave?
  • Dialogue into Action
  • Narrative into Dialogue
  • Weaving Dialogue, Narrative, and Action
  • When Not to Weave?
  • Striking a Balance

Module 5: Characters and Motivations to the Reader

  • Reformer
  • Giver
  • Achiever
  • Artist
  • Observer
  • Questioner
  • Adventurer
  • Leader
  • Peacemaker
  • Using the Enneagram in Stories

Module 6: Character Development

  • Importance of Character Development
  • Types of Character Development
  • Steps to Develop a Character
  • How to Introduce Characters in Writing?

Module 7: Setting of a Story

  • What is the Setting of a Story?
  • Types of Setting
  • How to Create a Vivid Setting for Story?

Module 8: Dialogue to Reveal Story Setting and Background

  • Know Characters
  • Establishing Setting
  • Too Much Too Soon
  • Dialogue Description
  • Stay in Voice
  • Different Stories, Different Settings
  • Weaving Narrative Setting into Dialogue
  • Integrating Your Setting

Module 9: Dialogue that Intensifies the Conflict

  • Tension
  • Scene Openings
  • Degrees of Tension
  • Conflict
  • Techniques to Tighten Tension
  • Scene Endings

Module 10: Set the Mood and Facilitate the Emotion

  • Setting the Mood
  • Love
  • Anger
  • Fear
  • Joy
  • Sadness
  • Peace
  • Compassion

Module 11: Tying Up the Loose Ends

  • Punctuating to Achieve Rhythm
  • Constructing Paragraphs
  • Using
    • Contractions
    • Italics
    • Tags
  • Avoiding Inappropriate Tags
  • Positioning Tags
  • Handling Phone Conversations
  • Using Humour in Dialogue
  • Importance of Reticence

 

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Who Should Attend Fiction Writing Masterclass

This course is intended for those who have an interest in fiction writing and have already made some progress in writing.

Prerequisites of Fiction Writing Masterclass

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Fiction Writing Masterclass.

Fiction Writing Masterclass Course Overview

Fiction Writing is story writing that includes elements of character and story developed by the author, in contrast to non-fiction, which is based on real people and real-world events. Fiction can completely immerse an individual in another person's mind in a way that no other kind of communication does. This masterclass assists learners in improving their capacity to understand and perceive the emotions of others. Fiction Writing is essential to improve learning through writing, storytelling as a mnemonic technique, visual writing, mental palaces, and learning to win arguments. Having Fiction Writing skills and knowledge will undoubtedly help you climb the value and professional job opportunities ladder. 

In this 1-day Fiction Writing Masterclass, delegates will gain comprehensive knowledge of writing fiction and how to develop appropriate characters. During this masterclass, delegates will learn how to use dialogue to reveal the story setting and background by knowing the characters and establishing the setting. They will also learn how to effectively deliver the characters and their motivations to the reader in an effective manner. Our highly professional and skilled trainer with years of teaching experience will deliver this course and provide delegates with the necessary skills and knowledge of fiction writing.

Course Objectives:

  • To access the voice inside of yourself that needs a particular piece of dialogue
  • To learn about the release of voice within the purpose of dialogue
  • To get familiar with the elements of successful fiction writing
  • To know about the dialogue that propels the story forward
  • To provide new information and reveal new obstacles that occurred while writing
  • To understand the way to introduce characters in fiction writing

At the end of this masterclass, delegates will be able to plot elements and characters developed by the author from their imagination. They will also be able to develop vivid settings that inhibit storylines and apply them to writing.

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What’s Included in Fiction Writing Masterclass?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors    
  • Fiction Writing Masterclass Certificate 
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Sacramento is situated near central valley at the joining of the Sacramento River and the American River, as well as it being the capital city of California it is also the sixth largest city within California and is home to around 485,199 people within 2014. Sacramento also has a metropolitan population of an estimated 2,414, 783 in 2010 therefore ranking it in third place as the largest metropolitan population within California. Sacramento is also the seat to the government of Sacramento County, and America’s most diverse city as of Harvard University civil rights project in 2002. There are a number of different types of schools, which are public, private or independent, the independent schools within Sacramento include the Waldorf School and the Sacramento Country Day School which was run by the California Association of Independent Schools as opposed to being one of the Roman Catholic Independent schools. The Public schools include Natomas Unified School District, Twin Rivers Unified School District, Sacramento City Unified School District and Elk Grove Unified School District. Some of the Universities within the city include Sacramento State (California State University, Sacramento) and University of California. Sacramento State University plays a big part in the education of students, as of 2004 they enrolled roughly 22,555 undergraduates within the eight colleges it operates. There is also a few universities with campuses in Sacramento which include the McGeroge School of law – University of Pacific, National University, Western Seminary and the University of San Francisco. All of the Universities offer students different types of courses and degrees some of which include graduate, undergraduate, bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. Subjects can also differ depending on the institution with regards to public health sciences, administration, project management, business, sciences, law, counselling, education, mathematics, engineering, arts, sports and many more. Sacramento also consists of different schools which practise religion, these being an Islamic school the Masjid Annur, Christian schools such as the Sacramento Adventist Academy and the Capital Christian School as well as a Jewish school which is the Shalom School.

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