Novel Writing Fundamentals

Always wanted to write a novel? This practical, easy-to-follow course offers everything you need to get started.

Many people feel inspired to try writing a book, but figuring out how to take an idea and turn it into a whole novel can be overwhelming. What’s the difference between a bunch of events and a cohesive plot? What do you need to know about your characters to make them feel like real people? How do you craft setting and atmosphere? And what about point of view?

In this three-hour course from award-winning novelist Emily Maguire, you will:

• develop an understanding of how to craft a simple plot outline
• learn and practise the basics of character, setting and point of view
• complete a variety of writing exercises to build your novel-writing skills.

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Course level: Aspiring

Writing NSW members receive a $20 discount. Contact Writing NSW for your discount code. Not a member? Join here.

This short, on-demand course is a fantastic introduction to Emily Maguire's annual 'Year of the Novel' course at Writing NSW, which regularly sells out. If you're interested to find out more about future iterations of Year of the Novel, join the waitlist here.