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Creative Writing

Brigham Young University via YouTube

Overview

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This is an online course featuring Brandon Sanderson, a critically acclaimed author of science fiction and fantasy literature, on writing in the genre. Through thirteen lectures, Brandon teaches the essentials of storytelling, worldbuilding, characters, and publishing. He covers plotting, viewpoint, and an overview of short stories in more depth, while also introducing his special guest instructor, Mary Robinette Kowal, on the topic of short stories. Each lecture includes a Q&A segment, allowing students to ask questions and gain further clarity on his insights and advice. By the end of the course, students will have acquired the knowledge and skills to pen a science fiction or fantasy story.

Syllabus

My Philosophy on Teaching Writing—Brandon Sanderson.
Lecture #1: Introduction — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Lecture #2: Plot Part 1 — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Lecture #3: Plot Part 2 — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Lecture #4: Viewpoint and Q&A — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Lecture #5: Worldbuilding Part One — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Lecture #6: Worldbuilding Part Two — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Lecture #7: Short Stories — With Special Guest Instructor Mary Robinette Kowal.
Lecture #8: Worldbuilding Q&A — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Lecture #9: Characters — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Lecture #10: Characters Part 2 — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Lecture #11: Character Q&A — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Lecture #12: Publishing Part One — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Lecture #13: Publishing Part Two — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy.

Taught by

Brandon Sanderson

Reviews

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  • i love this course it helps me write with creativity and it also help me develope new ideas when i don't know how to write.
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    Paige Webster
    Very informative! I'm a beginner writer looking to study writing for video games, and this class gave me a lot of helpful tools to start understanding how stories work/how to organize my ideas! Will definitely be returning to some of these lectures in the future for guidance 👍
  • Jon Warmke
    I found the pace very good and the content far superior to other online classes I have seen. He touched upon many of the questions and gave great insights to not only his style but different methods to continue any writing.
  • Anonymous
    A great course for those getting started or long time serious writers. I will certainly take this repeatedly in the future.
  • Muhammad Abdulkudus
    best writing course I have seen so far on the internet. i will recommend every beginner to take the course
  • Anonymous
    Wow my favorite author teaching a class. (All secrets reveled) The secrets of Alcatraz smeary vs the evil librarians and how it was such an epic book and adventure. My favorite (not) fairytale writer.

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