Creative Prompts for Writing Stories
A course by Jorge Gonzalvo , Writer
Learn how to overcome creative block and build a story from an original starting point, character, and conflict
Want to reel in your readers from the very first sentence? In this online course, writer Jorge Gonzalvo teaches you the ins and outs of story writing as well as mechanisms for constructing your stories in a way that's simple, fun, and effective.
Before sitting down to write, your teacher guides you in the amazing art of generating powerful story premises to build worlds you'll never want to leave. Throughout the course, put creative writing techniques into practice to weave the plot of a story that boasts a punchy beginning, a strange character, and a wacky conflict.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 39 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (50)
- 1,466 students
- 19 lessons (3h 27m)
- 39 additional resources (13 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create the premise of a story based on an interesting character who experiences curious situations. Write the beginning of the story in such a way that your reader is hooked from the start.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in the art of story creation, from writers starting out on their creative journey to illustrators wanting to write their own plots for their picturebook projects.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any previous experience to take this course, just your favorite writing tools—be it paper and a pencil or your computer—and some excitement for getting into the process.
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Jorge Gonzalvo
A course by Jorge Gonzalvo
Jorge Gonzalvo is a writer, creative writing teacher, and cultural manager. What excites him most about writing is teaching how to create stories, which is why he has been teaching courses and workshops on the subject for more than 15 years. He also gives talks and lectures on literature and the promotion of reading and writing.
He is one of the founding members of Atrapavientos, a non-profit organization that pursues the development, research, and dissemination of all kinds of activities related to children's and young people's literature. In addition, he has published several picturebooks such as Te regalo un cuento, Despedida de tristeza, and Tropecista.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
What is a story?
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History: what is it and how to tell it?
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What's the story about?
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Catch from the start
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The plot is a roller coaster
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U3
Find a good premise
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Technique: "What if…"
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When something interesting happens 1
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When something interesting happens 2
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The amazing storytelling machine
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U4
Take action
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The topic
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The first sentence 1
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the first sentence 2
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A few more lines 1
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A few more lines 2
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U5
Make a writing kit
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The premise folder 1
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The premise folder 2
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Read to write
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Keep playing
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FP
Final project
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Creative Writing: Techniques to Develop a Story
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Considero que su forma de llevar el curso me resulto muy ameno, me llevo aprendizajes que son muy enriquecedores para llevar acabó, generando ideas en mí.
ocupo el 20 de descuento
Excelente curso. Recomendado para principiantes apasionados por la narrativa.
Muy buen curso, da buenos consejos y herramientas, lo dicta de manera practica y amena. Lo recomiendo.
entretenido y buen curso para la elaboracion de ideas