Certificate in Novel Writing
“A breath-taking tour around the writer’s imagination.” Dan Case, Writing for Dollars Fantasy is all about the strange, the fabulous, the beautiful, and the amazing. Here is your chance to explore the fascinating worlds of others and begin to create and write your own fantasy novel, with the professional help of multi-published author, and the “world’s foremost writing guru”, Rob Parnell. Course Contents: Lesson 1. Imagining Fantasy Introduction. History. Definitions. Getting started as a new fantasy writer. Lesson 2. World Building, Mapping and Visualization. How to build enduring civilizations, create maps, large and small and how to keep building on your fantasy world. Lesson 3. Characters, Races, and Societies How to create characters. Heroes, antagonists, the usual Elves, dwarves, dragons, knights, wizards, magi, etc., – but also other less conventional characters. How to structure societies using your own ‘rules’ and ‘laws’. Lesson 4. Plotting, Questing and Traveling The importance of having obstacles to overcome, personal and mythological. How to keep the reader fully involved with your quest and your own imaginary world.
Lesson 5. Point Of View, Artifacts and Magic Who’s telling the story? And why? What relationship do the characters have to artifacts in your story? How believable is your magic? Also, the important difference between exposition and ‘info-dumping’. Lesson 6. Resolutions and Sequels Who is left in control and why? What measures have you taken to ensure that the story is resolved, and or fit for continuation? When is a fantasy story over? Enroll now and you’ll be well set to invent your own fantasy world and get started on the journey that is creating your own fantasy novel. Receive as much personal feedback as you need, enjoy a heap of bonus items, and benefit from free membership to a private chat group attached to this class. Bonus Items: Recommended Fantasy Authors List. Much more than a mere list – it’s 186 pages full of fact and commentary, edited and compiled over the last 12 years by renowned Fantasy expert, Amy Sheldon. This fascinating document has never before been produced in this format – and Amy has assured me she is delighted that you exclusively receive it on sign up to this course. Mythological Beasts and Societal Systems Need ideas for your fantasy? Take a tour through these amazing lists of creatures and society systems that have gone before you. Pick and choose, mix and match – create your own world within minutes. See you in class! Praise for Rob Parnell: “Rob, I just want to say you’ve completely turned my writing around. What you do is amazing.” Sarah Benton, Maine. “…I used to have problems with writer’s block until I came across your work… that’s now a thing of the past…” Tom Devereaux, Ohio “There’s little about fiction writing that Rob Parnell doesn’t know. As a teacher, he’s thorough, articulate, some might say even obsessive about writing. But, best of all, he’s a great bloke.” Lee Masterson, Fiction Factor. “Simply put, he’s a genius.” Robyn Opie, author of 80 published books.
Course Highlights
Internationally recognised accredited certification on successful completion
Free accredited e-certificate
Study at your own pace, anytime and anywhere
Access to all courses with a monthly membership plan of £29
High-quality video and text course materials
Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results
Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential
Eligibility for NUS Extra card which gives you a discount from thousands of retailers
Requirements There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students of all academic backgrounds.
Assessment and Certification You can test your learning as you progress through the course by undertaking mock tests. On completion of the course, there will be an assessment consisting of multiple choice questions for which the pass mark is 60%. On passing, you will gain instant access to your e-certificate. PDF and hard copy certificates can be ordered for an additional fee.
PDF Certificate – £9
Hardcopy by Post- £19
Both PDF and Hardcopy – £24
Tutor Support With all our courses, you will receive access to dedicated tutors and technical support. You will also be provided with unlimited email, phone and live chat support to help answer any questions you might have whilst studying the course.
Course Compatibility All our courses are fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, tablets and smartphones.
Career Path Completing this course will help you to increase your knowledge and improve your skills and instil in you the confidence to progress. You will also be able to add your qualification to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive within your chosen industry.
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