Writing and Publishing Your First Fiction Novel

Writing and Publishing Your First Fiction Novel

“Thank you so much for taking part in this course and I hope you've enjoyed it. It's now time to work on your project. This could mean finishing the book you started by completing the course tasks or making a brand-new project! Either way, I strongly suggest you take the time to gather inspiration and make a unique project of your own. Make sure to keep track of your progress with different pictures of each step. It'd be great if you could also explain the choices you've made along the way and tell us if you have any doubts. This will help me guide you better if you need advice. Here are the main steps to follow: The Idea Come up with an original idea built upon a strong premise. The Plot Points Establish three plot points that will form the structure of your novel.

The First Paragraph Write the first paragraph, choosing your own voice and perspective for the story. The Pivotal Scene Build a pivotal scene for your novel, using the different components of the prose. The Ending Write an ending to the novel, and add a synopsis fit for an editor. And that's all! I can't wait to see the project you come up with, so don't forget to share it in the forum. You can do so by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result and the steps that have led you to it. It would be great if you showed a picture of each step and added a brief explanation about what you have done in each one. I will be more than happy to answer any of the questions you might have along the way! I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, participate in the forum, comment on others' work, and interact with the community. See you there!”

Partial transcription of the video

“ Final Project We've arrived at the end of the course. Thanks for being here, it's been a pleasure to have you. In this video, I'll go through the various steps for you to complete your final project. Remember, first, come up with an original idea. Establish your premise well and the idea will come. Then, you will think about three plot points, which will be the basis for your structure. After that, you write the first paragraph, and later on, you will rewrite it. You will also write an ending for the story. After that, write a synopsis fit to send to an editor. Complete these steps and yo...”

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Course summary for: Writing and Publishing Your First Fiction Novel

• Level: Beginner
• 97% positive reviews (33)
• 1981 students
• 5 units
• 15 lessons (3h 34m)
• 11 downloads

• Category

  Writing

• Areas

  Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Narrative, Storytelling, Writing