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Building My Own Creative Writing Degree
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items My ultimate goal is to be able to make a living as an author. Since I don't have tens of thousands of dollars to spend on a bachelor's degree, I'm taking a deep dive into various self study opportunities to develop my writing skills. This will allow ...
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Developing Ideas/Outining
Fundamentals of Writing
World-Building
Character Development:
Editing
Writing for Children
Developing Ideas/Outining
Resources to help you create ideas and develop them into usable outlines
I love the idea of forcing yourself to come up with 10 unique ideas every day. This can train your brain to be immune from writers block
Become An Idea Machine: Ideas Are Currency
This short classes will teach you the basics of how to organize what you know so far about your story and turn it into an outline.
Creating a Flexible Outline for Your Novel | Lindsey Backen | Skillshare
In this instructional book, author Libbie Hawker explains the benefits and technique of planning a story before you begin to write. She'll show you how to develop a foolproof character arc and plot, how to pace any book for a can't-put-down reading e...
Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books
Fundamentals of Writing
Because you need to practice the fundamentals before you can build great stories.
A must have reference book for anyone who wants to write for a living.
The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition
A deep dive into learning grammar and punctuation. You will have a certificate to display on your LinkedIn profile after completion.
Grammar and Punctuation
This Specialization covers elements of three major creative writing genres: short story, narrative essay, and memoir.
Creative Writing
World-Building
It's important to craft believable worlds rather you're writing about a charming small town or a distant space station.
Geared towards science fiction writers to learn how to use real science to make their fictional worlds believable to the reader.
World-Building
Learn how to create science fiction and fantasy worlds for your stories.
Science Fiction & Fantasy: Creating Unique and Powerful Worlds | Lincoln Michel | Skillshare
A comprehensive guide that covers everything from designing continents to creating cultures, religions, and magic systems, helpful for any writer looking to craft a detailed and coherent world.
The Art of World Building
This visually stunning book offers a vibrant exploration of the writing process, including a unique section on worldbuilding that combines insightful text with imaginative illustrations.
Wonderbook: Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction
Not a guide but a novel that can serve as a masterclass in imaginative city-building, offering inspiration through its poetic descriptions of mythical cities.
Invisible Cities
A practical course that guides you through the process of creating compelling and coherent worlds, with tips on integrating your world into your story effectively.
Worldbuilding Workshop: Writing Great Fantasy
Character Development:
A memorable character is a crucial part of any good novel.
You'll learn to write a 3-5 page short character driven story will this class.
Writing Character-Driven Short Stories | Yiyun Li | Skillshare
Dive deep into creating powerful character arcs that will make your story memorable.
Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Guide
Part of the "Elements of Fiction Writing" series, this book offers practical advice on how to create vivid, lifelike characters and relationships.
Characters & Viewpoint (Elements of Fiction)
Covers techniques for building detailed character profiles, developing backstories, and understanding character motivations.
Crafting Dynamic Characters (Writing Mastery)
Editing
Editing is a necessary skill to becoming a successful author
A masterclass in deep editing
Editing Mastery: How To Edit Writing To Perfection
This book has chapters on every aspect of editing your work.
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, 2nd Edition
Sarra Cannon is one of my favorite Youtubers when it comes to learning about writing. She has a whole series dedicated to how to edit your novel.
How To Edit Your Own Novel || How To Edit Your Novel Series: Part 1
Writing for Children
I would love to write a children's book that encourages kids to have a love of reading
R.L Stine is the author of the Goosebumps series among others. His books captivated my imagination as a child and encouraged a love of books.
R.L. Stine Teaches Writing for Young Audiences
Judy Blume is the author of many beloved children's books such as Are You There God? It's Me Margaret and Superfudge.
Judy Blume Teaches Writing | MasterClass
Written by a best selling childrens author who is sharing all of her knowledge.
Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course
Business/Marketing
I love Sarra Cannon's YouTube Channel! She has a class about how to create your ideal self publishing career. I'm hoping to take it at the next enrollment in July
Publish & Thrive
A comprehensive course for creating many different types of ads for your book.
Mark Dawson's Ads for Authors
Encourages writers to view their craft as a business and provides strategies on branding and marketing oneself as an author.
Authorpreneur: Build the Brand, Business, Lifestyle
Offers comprehensive marketing strategies for authors, focusing on selling books and building a fan base.
Sell Your Book Like Wildfire: Writer's Guide
Writing Toolbox
This program makes formatting your book super easy.
Atticus - An Author's Best Friend