Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life
A course by Grant Faulkner , Writer, Publisher, and Editor
Create a detailed plan for turning your book idea into a reality, from developing characters and a plot, to seeking inspiration for the writing process
Create a detailed plan for turning your book idea into a reality, from developing characters and a plot, to seeking inspiration for the writing process
Every story is an adventure, and each page an opportunity to bring new worlds, characters, and experiences to life.
Grant Faulkner is a writer, publisher, and editor who wrote his first story at just five years old. Since then, he has published several works of fiction and non-fiction, become the executive director of National Novel Writing Month, and the executive producer of America’s Next Great Author.
In this online course, Grant teaches you how to develop a creative mindset to write your own novel. Learn the process, framework, and tools necessary to do what only you can do—take your ideas from your imagination to the page! Are you ready to write your story, your way?
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 26 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (75)
- 3,632 students
- 19 lessons (3h 58m)
- 26 additional resources (3 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 detailed plan featuring characters, structure, and a plot that you can develop into a book.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with a story they want to develop into a novel.
Designed for aspiring writers, journalists, communication professionals, and anyone with a passion for storytelling. Whether you have a story idea in mind or simply a desire to explore your creative process, Grant's course offers a comprehensive learning experience for writers at all levels.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
In terms of materials, you’ll just need something to write with.
Reviews
A course by Grant Faulkner
Grant Faulkner is a renowned writer, publisher, and editor with a lifelong dedication to the art of storytelling. As a seasoned author of fiction and non-fiction books, he has honed his writing skills across various genres, capturing the hearts of readers around the world. Grant's passion for the written word extends beyond his personal works. He is the Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month, the largest writing event globally, and the Executive Producer of America's Next Great Author.
With an extensive background in publishing and editing, Grant has made significant contributions to the literary world. As the founder of 100 Word Story, he has provided a platform for talented writers to showcase their work and has curated award-winning collections of stories. As a writing coach and host of the Write-minded podcast, Grant has guided countless individuals in realizing their creative potential.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparing Your Creative Mindset
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Nourishing Your Muse: You
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Overcoming Creative Obstacles 1
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Overcoming Creative Obstacles 2
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The Value of a Beginner’s Mind
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Developing a Writing Community
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U3
Planning the Novel
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Choosing the Novel Idea
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The Main Character
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The Plot 1
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The Plot 2
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Your Writing Routine 1
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Your Writing Routine 2
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U4
Writing the First Draft
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Writing with Abandon
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Getting through the Muddy Middle
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Finishing the Rough Draft
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U5
Revising the Rough Draft
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What Is Revision?
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Revising the Novel: The Macro and the Micro View
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Getting Feedback
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Final project
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Group Creativity: How to write a novel in a month
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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
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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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
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
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.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
johndiaz5765
PlusExcelente curso. La metodología de Faulkner promueve la creatividad a través de ejercicios interactivos y reflexivos, alentando a los futuros escritores a explorar diferentes estilos y géneros. Sus clases fomentan la comunidad entre los participantes, lo que es fundamental para recibir retroalimentación constructiva y apoyo.
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fedradr
Es un buen escritor, por lo que no podemos esperar nada menos que un buen curso con buena información para principiantes, como es mi caso, pero a la misma vez en un punto hubo muchas diapositivas de citas de otros escritores para extender la clase.
Desde tips que da desde la primera idea que se tiene para un borrador hasta convertirlo en un libro, es muy buena, así como los puntos fuertes y débiles que nos encontramos a la hora de escribir y de aceptar las críticas.
Muy buen curso
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christinaellie2024
Grant is an exceptional writer; a very calming presenter in his delivery of this amazing course. I'm halfway through, and just loving it. The information is not only invaluable, it is inspiring via Grant's knowledge, wisdom and expertise. This course is one you must include in your learning about writing. Grant is engaging and incredibly knowledgeable on the subject. Highly recommend this course - no hesitation at all. You will get so much out of it, as I have. It's a keeper.
iangeker
The entire course feels like sipping on chicken broth—warm and comforting but lacking any real substance, just a collection of pretty phrases.
calfurnia_sabedora
PlusUno de los mejores cursos de Escritura Creativa que he tomado aquí, el profesor aborda con precisión las debilidades frecuentes en los procesos de escritura y el mejor modo de afrontarlas; asumiendo desafíos que ayudan a avanzar, superando los desafíos. Excelente curso y profesor; espero otros cursos de Grant Faulkner.
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