Novel in a Year

Course Description: Throughout the course of the year, learners will develop, design, and write a novel. The level and depth of the novel will vary based on the developmental level of the writer and the expectations they have for the story and audience. The course is designed to introduce writers to a larger project and mapping over the course of a school year toward completion. Each module covers a different stage of the writing process and guides the writer from beginning to publication.

 

Writing Modules of the Course: 

Module 1 - The Hero’s Journey

Module 2 - Building a Story Outline

Module 3 - Building Protagonists and Antagonists

Module 4 - Refining the Story Outline

Module 5 - Writing for the Reader

Module 6 - Advancing a Subplot and Weaving Elements

Module 7 - Rising Tension, Climax, and Resolution

Module 8 - Test Readers, Editing, and Revisions

Module 9 - Preparation for Publication