Lessons

Browse all lessons on the How to Write a Novel course.

Prep sessions

Prep 1 – 13min

The Pitch

In this first warm-up session we are going to look at your pitch.

Prep 2 – 10min

The Protagonist

The second of our 5 Ps of preparation is all about the protagonist.

Prep 3 – 17min

The Plot

For today’s session, our focus is on plotting, planning, and, well, pantsing.

Prep 4 – 14min

Point of View

First person? Third? Omniscient? Today we’re looking at point of view.

Prep 5 – 14min

Place

Our fifth and final P is all about the topic of place.

Beginnings

Secret Sauce

Character

Plot Skills 1

Description

Dialogue

Texture

Middles

Writing Skills

Writing Techniques

Chapters

Plot Skills 2

Doubling Up

Endings

Next Steps