Original Narrative Writing from Start to Finish
A course by Afonso Cruz , Writer
Discover the importance of narrative structures and learn to write your own stories from scratch
Writing allows us to express our feelings while also exploring the world around us. Words open the door to new perspectives, analogies, and metaphors. For this, there's no better guide than Afonso Cruz, winner of the European Union Prize for Literature with more than 30 books published in 20 languages.
In this course, learn to tell an original story from start to finish. With the help of Afonso, develop your own piece step-by-step and explore professional narrative techniques to unlock your ideas that awaken your creativity.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 16 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (322)
- 8,679 students
- 12 lessons (2h 16m)
- 16 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Romanian, Turkish
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Write an original story that can be published in full.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
All writers, professional or amateur, scriptwriters, journalists, playwrights, and all lovers of writing who want to improve their literary expression.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary for this course.
All you need is a computer with the text editing software of your choice.
Reviews
Afonso Cruz
A course by Afonso Cruz
Writer Afonso Cruz has had more than 30 books published, from novels, poetry, and theater to essays and nonfiction. He says that understanding his characters' motivations, conflicts, and desires helps him to understand both himself and the world around him.
His works have been translated into more than 20 languages and his book La Muñeca de Kokoschka won the European Union Prize for Literature. He is also the winner of awards such as the Maria Rosa Colaç Literary Prize, the Portuguese-language literary award Grande Prémio de Conto Camilo Castelo Branco, and the Brazilian children's literature award Prémio da Fundação Nacional do Livro Infantil e Juvenil do Brasil.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
First steps to building a story
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Narrate and write
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Ideas for my story
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Methods to Unlock Creativity
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U3
Start writing
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History anatomy
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Defining the overall story
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Writing my story
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Continuing to write (until the end)
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Review and rereading
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U4
Once you have a story, what to do?
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How to turn a short story into a longer story?
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What can I do with my story?
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FP
Final project
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Original Narrative Writing from Start to Finish
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set 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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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
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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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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those with some creative writing experience who want to deepen their skills in narrative techniques, character creation, and unlocking creativity.
No specific academic background is required, but basic writing experience and an interest in improving narrative and creative techniques are recommended.
You’ll learn how to craft original plots, develop complex characters, create subplots, and apply techniques for motivation, conflict, and emotional arcs.
The course offers practical exercises, brainstorming sessions, divergent thinking techniques, and strategies to generate original ideas and overcome creative blocks.
Yes, the course teaches how to expand short stories, deepen characters, add subplots, and structure longer narratives like novellas and novels.
Yes, there are modules on creating literary blogs, strategies for submitting manuscripts to publishers, benefits of self-publishing, and tips for publishing fiction books.
The course covers methods for rereading, critical editing, adapting classic literary advice, and applying revisions to improve cohesion, clarity, and quality.
Excelente curso! O professor detém amplos conhecimentos e os transmite da melhor forma possível. Grande aprendizado. Obrigado
Um excelente curso dado por um excelente autor. Bastante completo e inspirador. Recomendo.
Curso maravilhoso, extremamente didatico. Recomendo demais.
Sou fã deste escritor, a poesia da prosa está sempre presente e encanta-me.
Excelente! RECOMENDO.