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Beginning Writer's Workshop

Course ID: CSP-4000CAE
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Some of the best works of fiction and nonfiction were crafted in a writer's workshop. This online course will help you write your own creative piece. Like a true writing workshop, you will learn literary techniques, peer review a classmate's work, and receive constructive criticism on your work. In addition, you will learn how to move your work from the prewriting stage to editing and final revision. You will also learn how to use literary devices, meaningful dialogue, and imagery in your different drafts. By the end of this online workshop, you will have a thoroughly developed creative writing piece. You might even be ready for publication!

Course Objectives

Develop their own short, creative fiction or nonfiction piece.

Master important concepts by completing enjoyable writing exercises and assignments.

Discover a variety of strategies and techniques the pros use to develop characters, create a compelling point of view, build interest through dialogue, and add meaning to your stories.

Outline of instruction

Lesson 1 - Preparing to Write

Lesson 2 - Brainstorming

Lesson 3 - Literary Devices

Lesson 4 - Genres

Lesson 5 - Peer Review/Workshop

Lesson 6 - Story, Plot, and Narrative

Lesson 7 - Characters and Dialogue

Lesson 8 - Points of View and Tense

Lesson 9 - Descriptive Writing

Lesson 10 - Overcoming Writer's Block

Lesson 11 - Editing vs. Revision

Lesson 12 - Getting Published

Contact Hours

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Text and Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word is recommended (not included in enrollment).
QuickTime.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
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