Introduction to Writing Fiction
A course by Sylvia A. Zéleny , Author
Learn to write unique stories based on the fundamentals of narrative studies
Learn to write unique stories based on the fundamentals of narrative studies
According to writer Sylvia A. Zéleny, if you look carefully enough, you can always find beauty in your surroundings. In her works of fiction, she enjoys immersing readers in the wonder and despair of everyday life by creating settings inspired by real places for her characters. Learn how to add depth to your fiction stories by studying the fundamentals of writing.
In this Domestika course, discover the essential tools for writing fiction stories. Explore each concept one by one, from the plot to the characters, and work your way through the entire writing, revision, and editing process until you have a polished text you can use as the first story in a collection or as the intro to a novel.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 14 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (34)
- 1,096 students
- 11 lessons (1h 39m)
- 14 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Write a story that aims to show the impact a place has on the life of one or more of its characters.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of narrative writing.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any prior knowledge to take this course, just a notebook, a pen or a pencil, and an Instagram or Twitter account.
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A course by Sylvia A. Zéleny
Sylvia A. Zéleny holds a BA in Hispanic literature from the University of Sonora and two master's degrees, one in humanities from the ITESM and another in creative writing from the University of Texas. She writes both fiction and nonfiction works and has authored stories like Gente Menuda (Voces del Desierto, 1999) and Otras Manías (Narrativas Divergentes Award, 2014), and novels such as Una no habla de esto (Tierra Adentro, 2008) and El Libro de Aisha (Random House, 2021).
She is the current director and a professor of the online creative writing program at the University of Texas at El Paso. She is the coordinator of Casa Octavia, a residence for writers where she also teaches individual and collective workshops. Similarly, she has taught workshops on fiction and nonfiction discourse across the United States, Mexico, and Colombia, and has coordinated writing workshops for victims of violence along the border between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
What do I need to write a story?
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Plot: time-space
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Narrator: points of view and language
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Characters
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Raw material and tools
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U3
How do I write a story?
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Define and conceptualize
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Write, write, write
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Read, review and rewrite
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U4
How much more is there after the story?
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Socialize the story
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More writing, scenes and summaries
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Writing Fiction
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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deyan7
gran curso, preciso en sus explicaciones e información muy relevante
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cesar.bradenburgo
PlusHa sido una experiencia indescriptible cada uno de los temas. Uno aprende a desenvolverse por cada uno de los tópicos de manera simple, sin tantas complejidades. Me hubiera gustado tener a alguien como la profesora cuando cursé mis estudios en la universidad, pues su didáctica y presentación muestran el escribir como algo que todo el mundo puede hacer. Asimismo, me han gustado mucho los recursos y la bibliografía que nos permiten ir más allá. Cinco estrellas.
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taqarrabie
PlusI love how she explains complex things in a simple way. She's a great teacher and motivator.
monikapawlik7
Bardzo fajny , rzetelny i pomocny kurs
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majomente
Lo disfruté muchísimo
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