Learn Online: Creative Writing Series: Creative Writing I, II and III Syllabus: Creative Writing Series: Creative Writing I, II and III
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Course Description
This course consists of all three creative writing courses in one! It starts with Creative Writing I, which shows you how to free your creative expression through some really exciting exercises that expand your imagination and creativity. Creative Writing II explores the nine possibilities for writing styles and tries your hand at a rainbow of writing in the various non-fiction and fiction genres. Creative Writing III shows you the bedazzling techniques of the pros through an experiential journey of exercises: characterization, dialogue, perspective, rhythm and pace, symbolism-foreshadowing-legacy, sensory details and color. The course gives you far more than your money's worth, particularly if you are planning on taking one of the creative writing courses. The course is rich in experiential exercises that take you on a writer's journey.
Course Requirements
1. An active interest in creative writing.
2. A desire to develop your creative writing skills.
3. A desire to incorporate creative writing technique.
Course Goals
1. To free your creativity and self-expression.
2. To explore your creative writing style.
3. To improve your writing through developing technique.
Reading Materials
No reading material required.
Suggested Reading: 1. "Inspirational Sandwich" by SARK; Celestial Arts/Ten Speed Press.
2. "Every Page Perfect" by Mary Lynn; Toad Hall Press Publishers. Available at a discount through your instructor.
Grading Policy
This is not a graded course.
You need to complete all instruction, assignments and quizzes with an overall score of 70% for all certificates except the Certificate of Academic Excellence, which requires 75%.
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