Intermediate Writing Course
Why Story Writing is Key to Success
- Unleashes Creativity: Sparks imagination, essential for innovation.
- Enhances Communication: Improves written and verbal skills.
- Builds Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Foster’s diverse perspectives.
- Strengthens Critical Thinking: Enhances planning and analytical skills.
- Boosts Confidence and Self-Expression: Encourages personal growth.
Course Objectives
- Create complex, believable characters.
- Understand plot structures and pacing.
- Create immersive settings and worlds.
- Write authentic dialogue and develop a unique narrative voice.
- Understand the role of conflict and its resolution.
- Learn the importance of revising and editing.
Content
- Character development, motivations, backstories, growth arcs.
- Three-act structure, hero’s journey, pacing techniques.
- Importance of setting, techniques for world-building.
- Functions of dialogue, tips for natural dialogue, narrative voice.
- Types of conflict, building tension, resolving disputes.
- Self-editing strategies, tips for feedback.
Activity
- Create detailed profiles for the main characters in a short story.
- Outline the plot of a favorite book or movie.
- Write a detailed description of a setting with sensory details.
- Write a dialogue-heavy scene focusing on the character’s voice.
- Write a scene with a central conflict and resolution.
- Revise a previous piece of writing based on feedback.
Six-Week Course Outline:
- Week 1: Developing Characters
- Week 2: Plot Structure and Pacing
- Week 3: Setting and World-Building
- Week 4: Dialogue and Voice
- Week 5: Conflict and Resolution
- Week 6: Revising and Editing
“The course was exactly what I needed to take my writing to the next level. The feedback sessions were particularly helpful, allowing me to refine my scripts and learn from my peers. I can’t thank Ranu Ghildyal enough for this opportunity.”
“I always dreamed of writing for TV, and this course made it possible. The hands-on approach and expert guidance from Ranu Ghildyal were invaluable. My skills have improved tremendously, and I even landed my first freelance writing gig!”
“From brainstorming sessions to final presentations, the course was engaging and insightful. I loved the emphasis on finding our unique voice as writers. It’s been a transformative experience, and I’m excited to continue writing.”