Preparing to WriteSometimes getting into the mood to write can be the hardest part! Learn how to build your confidence as a writer and create an environment conducive to writing.
BrainstormingNow that you're in the mood to write, you need to figure out what you're going to write about. This lesson will offer a variety of ways you can be inspired.
Literary DevicesGood writers know how to sprinkle similes, metaphors, and other forms of figurative language into their prose to help their language reach readers. Learn about common and uncommon figurative language in this lesson.
GenresFiction, nonfiction, memoirs, personal essays. Some are genres, others subgenres. This lesson will help you sort through the different categories of genres.
Peer Review/WorkshopEvery writer has an editor – actually, writers have several editors. Peer editing is an effective way to gain feedback on your work while creating a writing community. This lesson will teach you the basics on peer editing and connect you with other writers.
Story, Plot, and NarrativeStory, plot, and narrative are the same things, right? Think again. In this lesson, you will learn that all three are different, even though these words are often used interchangeably.
Characters and DialogueWhat is a story without good characters? Learning to develop the protagonist and antagonist, and characterizing them directly and indirectly is the theme of this lesson. You will also learn about archetypes in literature.
Points of View and TenseDeciding whether you want your piece to be written in the first, second, or third person is crucial. Similarly, choosing to write in the past or present tense is another decision you have to make as a writer. This lesson will help you choose wisely.
Descriptive WritingPainting a picture in the mind of a reader is every writer's goal. Having the reader hear, smell, touch, and even taste the words on the page takes imagery to a whole new level. In this lesson, you will receive the tools necessary to make it happen.
Overcoming Writer's BlockWriter's block is frustrating and can lead to inertia. In this lesson, you will learn several techniques to help you fight against it.
Editing vs. RevisionYou've come far in your piece by now, so it's time to revise and edit. This lesson will teach you the difference between the two.
Getting PublishedNow that you've reached the end of your writing project, it's time to explore different avenues to getting published. This lesson will help you navigate the process of getting published.