Write Your Fantasy Novel: Worldbuilding, Character Creation and More!
In this 8-week online course, students will not only learn how to create a believable main character, but how to create a realistic and interesting fantasy world.
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 1-2 per weekCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
Aspiring writers will be taught how to create compelling characters, fascinating worlds, through a series of mini-lectures and writing exercises. Information will be presented in slide show form, with supplementing docs and videos provided. Each section will break for a discussion, sometimes as an entire class or through ZOOM break rooms. Note that it is unlikely to finish an entire novel in the duration of the class, the intent of the class is set students up to successfully start and complete a novel over time.
Learning Goals
World-building
Technical Writing
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Fantasy
Class Overview and Character Creation
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
World Building Pt 1
Creating Fantasy Races and Fantasy Regions
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
World Building Pt 2
Politics, Religion and History
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
World Building Pt 3
Weaponry, Transportation, and Technology
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be world building in this class. Religion, politics and weaponry will be touched upon.
Supply List
Computer Pencil/Pen Paper
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will be referring to published fantasy works and Jessica Brody's Save the Cat!
Reviews
Live Group Course
$23
weekly1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
2-6 learners per class