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How to Write a Novel (Live Online)

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Thinking about writing a novel but don't know where to begin? Come get the tools to start your story. Explore the basics of how to develop sympathetic and believable characters, create engaging conflict, and structure all of this into a full-length page-turner of a story. In-class creative writing exercises and enjoyable homework assignments reinforce each lesson, and your writing will be reviewed in class in a very supportive environment. When you complete the class, you'll have an outline and/or the first chapter of your own novel!

Please note: this class has suggested reading: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, ISBN-13: ? 978-1476729091. Alternatively, any of your favorite fiction novels. Feel free to complete reading prior to class.


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Santa Monica College

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