Foundations of Fiction
Master the six foundations that make up all novels, short stories, and memoirs in this online fiction writing course
Taught by Jessica Brody, author of the bestselling Save the Cat! plotting guides
GET IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THIS COURSE"This course is AMAZING. You learn so much so fast - all stuff you can actually use."
- Alicia M.
"This course has given me the inspiration and foundational writing tools to get started on my first novel."
- Kirsty S.
"I already had a plot developed but I learned how to make it a 100 times better from this course"
- Ric V.
The 6 Skills Every Fiction Writer MUST Master
You can’t build a solid house on a shaky foundation. Just like you can’t become a better writer, until you master the 6 basic skills that every fiction writer must know.
Whether you want to write novels, short stories, memoirs, flash fiction or even screenplays and stage plays, this course will help you master the 6 Universal Foundations that make up all great fiction: Character, Dialogue, Point of View, Narrative Style, Setting, and Plot.
Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned writer looking to improve your craft, this fun, interactive course (jam packed with over 6 hours of video and more than 25 fun writing exercises) will give you the skills, confidence, and inspiration you need to become a FICTION WRITING MASTER!
This course is jam packed full of:
- Examples from popular books and movies that will help you fully grasp the elements of great storytelling
- Loads of fun, inspiring writing prompts designed to spark your imagination, get your creative juices flowing, and implement the topics covered in each lecture
- Tons of practical writing tips and advice to take you on an unforgettable creative journey toward becoming an exceptional fiction writer
With two learning tracks (Foundation and Advanced), this course offers a unique flexible curriculum, allowing you to learn at your own pace and skill level.
If you’re just starting out, try our Foundation Track to master the basics first before moving onto the more advanced elements. Or, if you’re a more seasoned writer (or someone who enjoys an extra challenge!), try our Advanced Track to dive deeper into each of the six areas of fiction writing mastery.
Regardless of which track you choose, we guarantee that after taking this course, you will:
- Be more inspired to write
- Feel more confident about your writing
- Notice a vast improvement in your writing abilities
By the End of This Course, You'll Be Able To:
Create complex, realistic characters who will jump right off the page
Write vibrant, riveting dialogue that will breathe life into your scenes
Choose the best point of view for every scene
Compose intricate, scintillating prose that will pull readers in from the first word
Construct vivid, memorable settings that will shape the world of your story
Structure masterful, gripping plots that will hook readers and keep them turning pages
Meet Your Instructors
Jessica Brody is the author of more than 20 novels for teens, tweens, and adults including The System Divine trilogy, the Unremembered trilogy, The Geography of Lost Things, The Chaos of Standing Still, 52 Reasons to Hate My Father, A Week of Mondays, Better You Than Me and I Speak Boy. She’s also the author of the Descendants: School of Secrets series, based on the hit Disney Channel original movie, Descendants, and the LEGO Disney Princess chapter Books. Her books have been translated and published in over 20 languages and several have been optioned for film and television. Her first non-fiction book, SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A NOVEL (a how-to plotting guide for novelists) is out now from Ten Speed Press/Random House. She lives with her husband and three dogs near Portland, OR.
Joanne Rendell is the author of three novels published by Penguin. She is also the co-author (with Jessica Brody) of The System Divine trilogy, a sci-fi reimagining of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, published by Simon and Schuster. She writes essays and interviews for the Huffington Post and other publications. She also has a PhD in literature and teaches fiction writing to teens and kids in New York City, where she lives with her husband and son.
What Students are Saying
"Exceptional course. I've learned more in less time than I did over the years of studying writing. Jo and Jess you are jewels. I enjoyed how you both interacted with each other and me, your web student. You both helped me reinvent my creativity with the written prompts and my stories. Thank you both!"
"Thank you Jessica and Joanne for a fantastic course. It gave me the tools and practice I was looking for to build a solid foundation for my fiction writing."
"Thanks so much for an inspiring course! The lectures were well-organized and the writing prompts generated lots of ideas I can use in my writing. Definitely time well-spent. Thanks Jessica and Joanne!"
"As a struggling writer, I found this course lifted me from my slump and put me in a position to, once again move forward. I really did complete most of the writing activities, and the presentations made sense, had order and direction."
"The course taught me the fundamentals of fiction writing and reaffirmed my decision to write my first novel."
"I like how you two packed in so much so concisely. You helped me flesh out my main character and develop a bunch of complications in a setting outside his comfort zone. And you helped me focus. That's what I wanted and have had difficulty finding. Great work!"
"I have enjoyed The Foundations of Fiction course. The knowledge you shared was well put together, fun, very non-threatening, and engaging. The prompts were useful and challenged me in fruitful ways. Thank you very much!"
"I've taken many writing courses but this is the first one that breaks the writing process down into digestible and actionable bites. I feel much more confident than when I started FOF and am excited for the next WMA course. Thank you!"
"This course helped me a lot especially with understanding what was not working for my first book. Thanks to this course, I have a lot of notes I can refer to whenever I'm stuck with writing (which probably won't happen since it was all explained so well)."
"This course was a start in finding my writer's voice again, which has been lost for decades. Thank you!"
"I found this course to be clear, concise and enjoyable. Thank you so much for putting it together. Your expertise shone through the entire course."
"I think I had a breakthrough with almost every lecture! Each set of lectures gave me new knowledge and much needed encouragement to continue the journey. This is a great course!"
Course Outline
Introduction
Foundation Block #1: Character
Foundation Block #2: Dialogue
Foundation Block #3: Point of View
Foundation Block #4: Narrative Style
Foundation Block #5: Setting
Foundation Block #6: Plot
Final Farewell
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