How to Write a Novel [Part 2: Writing] It's Time to Write Your Book!

In this follow-up course, students will take their general outline, character sketches, and scene breakdown to write an outline and begin their novels/books.
 Students will use their detailed outline from part 1, learn more about creating a strong plot and use literary devices to begin writing their own novels. 

Students are NOT expected to write an entire novel in 4 weeks. Instead, we will write and turn in our writing for feedback each week. The goal is to complete a novel, but all students will write novels of different lengths and some may not complete this in the 4-week timeline. I encourage everyone to take this class with "Weekly write-ins" for dedicated writing time on their novels. 

We will create a plan or layout in class one to help identify how long it may take to write a true novel. Students are expected to write every week and submit their work via Outschool. If student does not want to submit their work for feedback they may not receive the full benefits of working with a teacher and author. 

The class breakdown is listed below: 
Class 1: 
Introductions, character sketches, scene breakdown, and review of conflicts. We will discuss a review of their outline from part 1, how to use it for a novel, and what needs to be included. 
Class 2: Writing the middle! Opening acts were written in part 1, so this class will focus on writing the next section or Act 2 of the novel 
Class 3: How do you finish a novel? What happens at the end? Cliffhangers, writing a series, and how to wrap it all up. Author's statements. 
Class 4: Workshop class! Students are NOT expected to write an entire novel in this class but are expected to make weekly progress. Therefore, by week 4 they should have something to submit to their peers and teacher for workshop-style feedback. Stories will need to be submitted to the class to read ahead or read aloud in class. Students can give feedback via chatbox or aloud. We will discuss how to give proper feedback and practice respectful work environments. 

Teacher Expertise: I have a BA in Creative Writing and a MA in English and Creative Writing, and have also written a novel! 
 
Students are encouraged to sign up for my Weekly Write-In class to help them write and complete their novels. 

I aim to provide an inclusive environment.  If there is a way to make this class more accessible please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate.