Branching out with my writing
David Gaughran is respected for both his expertise and his advocacy for all aspiring writers willing to put in the work.
Here is a link to his free course Starting from Zero.
It includes two free books:
The word cloud above shows the course components.
Hello writers.
I’ve added two new components to the prewriting mini-course.
Here’s the link…https://wordinventions.blog/prewriting-course/
In the next week, all components will be assembled in a Teachable course.
If you’re interested in joining that version of the still-free course, just fill out the form below or email me at the address below.
Any questions, suggestions, or requests? th@inventwithwords.com
Greetings.
I’ve been sharing components of my prewriting mini-course and will continue to add to this page. So far, I have posted the ‘using a concept list’ video, with two samples, and a 23-point ‘James Patterson on outlining’ PDF.
I will be combining them all with additional resources in my Teachable course, but for now, if you’re interested…
https://wordinventions.blog/prewriting-course/
This page can also be found by clicking ‘Menu’ in the upper right corner of this page.
Let me know if you have questions: th@inventwithwords.com .
For now, it’s time for:
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I’ve been finishing work on this free mini-course.
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If you’d like to take the free prewriting mini-course, just add your email address below.
Video-based Modules Included in the Full Course:
Also included:
— Videos demonstrating my use of these strategies.
— Writers’ quotes and insights into prewriting.
— Relevant applications from the following two books:
I’m sharing three highlights from openculture.com, a leading provider of open educational resources. More to come in the future.
1. http://www.openculture.com/ Scroll to Writing Tips in the inner right column. Guidance from the list of fair-to-middlin’ writers [;->] below is available.
2. http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses
There is a section on journalism and writing, including this iTunes-based creative writing master class. I figure even if you drop in at your leisure, mug of coffee in hand…
3. http://www.openculture.com/free_ebooks
Ebooks from Neil Gaiman, Phillip Dick, David Foster Wallace, and John Muir, as well as some struggling amateurs ;-> like Faulkner, Fitzgerald, and Shakespeare. Also, consider scrolling down to the bottom to the ‘Assorted Texts’ section.
Greetings! I’ve been working on an online course entitled:
It’s not yet ready for unveiling, but in the next two weeks, I’d like to make a free mini-course available to get knowledgeable writers’ feedback.
If you’d like to take the free prewriting mini-course, just add your email address below.
Video-based Modules Included in the Full Course:
Also included:
— Videos demonstrating my use of these strategies.
— Writers’ quotes and insights into prewriting.
— Relevant applications from the following two books:
Word Inventions