Start Writing Fiction
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is intended for those with an interest in starting to write fiction or improving their fiction writing, and does not require any previous experience of studying this subject. Please be aware that participation in this course involves reviewing work posted by other learners. You may find some material used in these stories is of an adult nature (e.g. language, sex, violence) and although captured in context, may offend. Learners on this course are instructed to place warnings at the top of their work to indicate use of such content. Recommended for learners age 16+. You can use the hashtag #FLfiction19 to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- Creation of characters in fiction
- Different sources for characters in stories
- Ways of presenting characters in stories
- Reading as a writer
- Writing practice, including creativity, research, observation and editing
- Peer reviewing, workshops and the importance of feedback
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| Rating | 4.1★ based on 19 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 6 (224 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | The Open University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Derek Neale, Ed Hogan, Jane Elmor, Lucy Yates, Shanta Everington |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C R Creative Arts & Media |
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beginners who feel overwhelmed
The content looked like it would be OK to good, but I departed from this course after the second week for two reasons: Excellent course for beginners who feel overwhelmed by the technicalities of story telling and the nuances that go into getting a plot together.
getting a plot together
follow each section
This is not only thanks to the course presentation and content but to the discussions which follow each section of the course.
go into getting
something worth gleaning
Thank you I'm sure there might be something worth gleaning from this MOOC, but after the second week I had to drop it.
get no feedback
You get no feedback from peers, the content is watered down and doesn't really challenge me in a way to stretch myself for my goals.
nuances that go
awesome class
Awesome class.
first novel
The reviews and discussions forums were amazing and the feel of the course generally enabled me to start writing my first novel.
generally enabled
great one
great one, amazing ways to do and to know.
grow as
Discussions were amazing and overall i feel it really did help me grow as a writer.
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| Rating | 4.1★ based on 19 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 6 (224 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | The Open University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Derek Neale, Ed Hogan, Jane Elmor, Lucy Yates, Shanta Everington |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C R Creative Arts & Media |
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