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Faster Fictioneer
Introduction and Course Outline
Welcome and What to Expect (3:22)
Brief Bio & Background: Storyfeather
Idea and Brainstorm
Goal of this Lesson: Generating and Exploring Story Ideas
What Makes It Doable (11:11)
The Great Blank Expanse: A Generic, Easy Start (7:17)
Generating Story Ideas (9:13)
Assignment 1: Generate Story Idea(s)
Story Brainstorm (8:34)
Assignment 2: Choose at least one idea and explore it with a brainstorm
Resources and References: Idea and Brainstorm
Outline and Preparation
Goal of this Lesson: Outline Your Story
Outline: Tool, Map, Train Tracks? (15:38)
Drafting While Outlining: Capture Your Own Imagination (8:51)
On Writing Environment and Conditions (6:33)
Assignment: Outline Your Favorite Story Idea
Resources and References: Outlining
Drafting...It's Time!
Goal of this Lesson: Drafting Your Story
How Do I Use My Outline to Draft? (20:35)
How Do I Handle My Inner Editor? (5:21)
What if I Get Stuck or Blocked or Bored? (13:02)
Fear. Doubt. Hesitation. A Reminder: You Are A Storyteller (9:10)
Assignment: Dive into the Draft. Just dive in.
Resources and References: Drafting Your Story
Revision and Research
Goal of this Lesson: Revision and Research
Checking in: Don't worry, you're not behind! (3:43)
Assembly Instructions: Use Outline to Put Story in Sequence (14:15)
Time to Talk to Your Editor (9:54)
Research and "Research": It depends on your story. (5:48)
Assignment: Finish that draft, assemble into sequence, and handle your notes.
Resources and References: Revision and Research
Final Draft
Goal of this Lesson: Finalizing Your Story
Checking In: Don't worry, you're still not behind! (2:24)
Moment of Truth: The Read-Through (11:55)
Assignment: Read Your Story. Make final changes.
Resources and References: Finalizing Your Story
Congratulations
Congratulations! You Are a Fiction Writer! (4:07)
Course Feedback Survey (1:01)
How Do I Handle My Inner Editor?
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