The Art of Creative Writing: Learn Storytelling Techniques
A course by Reneé Bibby , Writer
Explore fundamental writing structures to create a compelling narrative roadmap through storytelling devices and character development
Explore fundamental writing structures to create a compelling narrative roadmap through storytelling devices and character development
A good story is defined by its ability to keep readers engaged—either turning pages or scrolling paragraphs until the last sentence. In order to do that, writer Reneé Bibby believes in creating a solid framework to allow the spark of an idea to grow into an immersive story. As the director of the Writers Studio Tucson, she guides her students to develop their narrative voice.
In this course, Reneé teaches you how to hone your writing skills and lay the foundation for a compelling story. Take that great idea you have and transform into a literary piece that captivates readers.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 27 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (172)
- 7,445 students
- 13 lessons (52m)
- 27 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a narrative roadmap with a complete story summary and character development plan.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for writers, authors, or anyone with an idea they want to transform into a complete literary piece.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
To take this course, you simply need writing materials, whether it be pen and paper, or a word-processing software.
Reviews
A course by Reneé Bibby
Reneé Bibby is an American speculative fiction writer and director of the Writers Studio Tucson, where she teaches beginner and advanced creative writing workshops. Her writing is often grounded in the uniqueness of the climate and culture of the Western United States. She explores concepts like grief, loneliness, heartache but also human connection, nature and comedy.
Reneé’s work has appeared in PRISM International, Luna Station Quarterly, Third Point Press, The Worcester Review, and Wildness. Her stories have been nominated for Pushcart Prizes and Best Small Fictions. Reneé is also involved in the writing community as the coordinator of Rejection Competition and Tucson-based weekly writing meetup Write Wednesday.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Introduction to Creative Writing
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The Spectrum of Scenes
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The Movement of Time
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The Way You Speak (And Write)
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Showing Your Character
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U3
The Map of Your Story
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What Is Your Story?
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How Will You Use Scenes?
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How Will You Move through Time?
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How Will Your Narrator Sound?
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How Will You Show Your Character?
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U4
Using Your Map and More!
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Writing a Story from a Craft Map
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My Personal Routine
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FP
Final project
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The Art of Creative Writing: Learn Storytelling Techniques
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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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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claireflamand
The course is very clear, giving concrete tools and examples that directly apply to our writing work.
seechov
I bought this course to dive deep in the topic of storytelling for social media content. I think this course is great for writers who are passionate about writing but I am not.
Anyway, I think the course is very prepared and the teacher really loves her job. Very detailed and concentrated. Loved it.
mixieclayart
Plusvery detailed and helpful thank you
bishalerchithi
Good!