WRI 423 - Write a Novel - Level 3
62325094
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous
UCalgary Continuing Education
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Course Description
Continue the process of writing your novel. Flesh out the elements of a strong setting, plot, character, point of view, style, rhythm and theme. Through short written assignments, peer and instructor feedback, you will learn about the benefits of “workshopping” written material and leveraging research method(s) while staying organized. Explore ebooks versus traditional publishing, how to secure an agent and/or publisher and how to promote your book.
Course Details
Upon completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Identify publishing strategies to launch a successful novel
- Apply and strengthen the basic elements of a novel
- Recognize the importance of providing and receiving helpful feedback
- Discover a method(s) for researching and organizing written work
Topics of Instruction:
- Apply elements of a novel
- Research and organize written work
- Publishing a novel
Meta - Continue to work toward the first draft of your novel and explore publishing options.
Prerequisites
WRI 422 Write a Novel - Level 2Applies Towards the Following Program(s)
- Creative Writing Certificate : Optional Courses
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Carol Parchewsky, holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte, a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from University of Saskatchewan, and Certificates in Professional Management-PEG, e-Learning, Creative Writing from University of Calgary. Carol is past president of The Writers’ Guild of Alberta. She was fiction co-editor for QU Literary Magazine. Carol has been publishing flash fiction, short stories, and poetry since 2017. Topics of classes and sessions she’s taught include writing, ESL, and project management. She also provides mentoring, editing, and copy writing services for fiction, journals, and organizations.