Course
Beginning Writer's Workshop
Name
SEF-3001ABE
Available Classes
    Section Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Price Seats Available/Total Seats
293853 Online 05/15/2024 07/05/2024 EDUCATION TO GO $97.00 16/20
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in improving writing skills and discovering new ways to stretch your creative muscles.
Description
Some of the best works of fiction and nonfiction were crafted in a writer's workshop. This online course will help you write your own creative piece. Like a true writing workshop, you will learn literary techniques, peer review a classmate's work, and receive constructive criticism on your work. In addition, you will learn how to move your work from the prewriting stage to editing and final revision. You will also learn how to use literary devices, meaningful dialogue, and imagery in your different drafts. By the end of this online workshop, you will have a thoroughly developed creative writing piece. You might even be ready for publication!
Course Objectives
  1. Learn literary techniques, how to use literary devices, meaningful dialogue, and other skills to develop creative writing pieces.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Lesson 1 - Preparing to Write
    Sometimes getting into the mood to write can be the hardest part! Learn how to build your confidence as a writer and create an environment conducive to writing.
  2. Lesson 2 - Brainstorming
    Now that you're in the mood to write, you need to figure out what you're going to write about. This lesson will offer a variety of ways you can be inspired.
  3. Lesson 3 - Literary Devices
    Good writers know how to sprinkle similes, metaphors, and other forms of figurative language into their prose to help their language reach readers. Learn about common and uncommon figurative language in this lesson.
  4. Lesson 4 - Genres
    Fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, personal essays. Some are genres, others subgenres. This lesson will help you sort through the different categories of genres.
  5. Lesson 5 - Peer Review/Workshop
    Every writer has an editor – actually, writers have several editors. Peer editing is an effective way to gain feedback on your work while creating a writing community. This lesson will teach you the basics on peer editing and connect you with other writers.
  6. Lesson 6 - Story, Plot, and Narrative
    Story, plot, and narrative are the same things, right? Think again. In this lesson, you will learn that all three are different, even though these words are often used interchangeably.
  7. Lesson 7 - Characters and Dialogue
    What is a story without good characters? Learning to develop the protagonist and antagonist, and characterizing them directly and indirectly is the theme of this lesson. You will also learn about archetypes in literature.
  8. Lesson 8 - Points of View and Tense
    Deciding whether you want your piece to be written in the first, second, or third person is crucial. Similarly, choosing to write in the past or present tense is another decision you have to make as a writer. This lesson will help you choose wisely.
  9. Lesson 9 - Descriptive Writing
    Painting a picture in the mind of a reader is every writer's goal. Having the reader hear, smell, touch, and even taste the words on the page takes imagery to a whole new level. In this lesson, you will receive the tools necessary to make it happen.
  10. Lesson 10 - Overcoming Writer's Block
    Writer's block is frustrating and can lead to inertia. In this lesson, you will learn several techniques to help you fight against it.
  11. Lesson 11 - Editing vs. Revision
    You've come far in your piece by now, so it's time to revise and edit. This lesson will teach you the difference between the two.
  12. Lesson 12 - Getting Published
    Now that you've reached the end of your writing project, it's time to explore different avenues to getting published. This lesson will help you navigate the process of getting published.
Contact Hours
24
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
  3. • Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
    • If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
    • The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in improving writing skills and discovering new ways to stretch your creative muscles.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
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Course Contact Information
919-532-5847