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This course helps you to develop the same story structuring skills the pros use. Learn to understand how your passion, theme, premise, and characters help create the structure of your story and you¿ll discover how viewpoint, dialogue, pacing and may other techniques are used to build scenes and move your story from beginning to end.
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Master the essentials of writing, and become the stellar wordsmith you always wanted to be! In this course, you¿ll develop the skills you need to excel at business communications, express yourself clearly online, and take your creative literary talents to a new level.
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What makes a mystery? If you consider the books you've read most recently, you may be surprised to discover that many--if not all--are mysteries. From Dan Brown to Dennis Lehane, mysteries are hot items on today's best-seller lists. This course will teach you the techniques you need to know if you want to become a best-selling mystery author. Mystery Writing begins by introducing the four story types and then explains how they relate to mysteries. It then reveals the three-act story structure, which is any story's key to success. Next, it shows you how to propel the action forward to a climax, followed by a catharsis in which your readers feel the release of tension that accompanies a great finish. The difference between story and plot is one of the most important distinctions in fiction writing--and one that many professional authors don't fully understand. But you will have mastered it by the end of this course. You'll also get a chance to experiment with viewpoints and see which one works best for your mystery. And you'll write a complete scene from your story and learn the internal structure that makes every scene feel right. Finally, you'll delve into the special techniques that apply to mysteries, including crime scene description, MacGuffins, and the use of red herrings to misdirect your readers and create suspense. Examples from real mystery novels will show these techniques in action. Then, following each lesson, you'll get to practice on your own story. And when you have questions or insights to share, you can join your instructor and classmates in a dynamic, interactive discussion area. This information-packed online course combines the best advice of many writing professionals, tempered with the instructor's own experiences as a mystery writer. Follow the guidelines taught in this course, and you'll be well on your way to writing a successful mystery of your very own!
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This short-course on stone carving focuses on lettering and numbering. Perfect for displaying your home address or inscribing a stone for a beloved pet. Beginners to experienced carvers are welcome. Course fee includes cost of stone and tools.
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If you've always wanted to write but have no idea where to start, this course will demystify the process for you. You'll get a taste of the writing life, improve your writing skills, and develop new ways to stretch your creative muscles.
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Have you ever thought about writing for magazines? Turn your dreams into bylines and help yourself to a bright future as a magazine writer. It's fun, it's easy, and a great source of extra income. If you're a determined new writer, or if you haven't written for magazines in years, this class will jump start your career. You'll learn plenty of powerful brainstorming techniques designed to practically write every article for you.
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Have you thought about writing your story, sharing life-altering events? Does your family really know about their heritage? If you've ever thought about writing your life story, now is the time. You will have the satisfaction of telling history your way. You may even find a lucrative market for your story, just like the authors of the bestselling Rocket Boys and Angela's Ashes. This course walks you step-by-step through the process of writing your life story. It's fun. It's exciting. It's a story only you can tell.
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Would you like to pass down your memories to your family but don¿t know where to begin the task? Join this supportive group, set your pen to paper, and get started preserving your personal history.
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Getting started is the most critical issue for writers or hopeful writers. Discover the foundation for developing a story line, editing, getting published and how to market your material.
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Learn to efficiently and effectively conduct research for any writing project. Get the tools to successfully gather and incorporate all the information for a polished, professional writing project.
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