| Writers often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctly used, the outline is one of the most powerful weapons in a writer's arsenal. In this course, you will learn how to write an outline, including what type of outline is right for you, brainstorm plot ideas, and discover your characters. This course also includes individualized feedback from your instructor. Register today! |
| • | How to structure your novel's scenes | | • | How to create, format, and use an outline to write a novel | | • | The benefits of outlining | | • | The common misconceptions of outlining |
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| • | First-time novelists who have never created a novel outline before | | • | Fiction writers who want to know what type of outline works best for their individual style | | • | Beginner writers who are interested in using an outline to develop their plotlines, characters, or overall story |
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| • | "This course was awesome and i would definitely recommend it. It really helped me with getting a clear focus with my book." -CT | | • | "This is an excellent class for understanding the fundamentals of outlining a novel. Liz is a great instructor who provides thoughtful feedback and is a great support to her students." -DY |
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| Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 - Mar. 22, 2018 |
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Instructor: Elizabeth Huergo
Her essays and short stories have appeared in Poets & Writers Magazine, Bloom, Large-Hearted Boy, Choice Magazine, Natural Bridge, and Gravity Dancers. Since receiving her graduate degrees in English from Brown University, she has taught at a number of colleges and universities in Rhode Island, Maryland, and Virginia. |
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