Fantasy Writing Certification

If you have always been eager to write your own fantasy novel, maybe you already have a brilliant plot in mind, but are not sure where to start or how to go about it, then our Fantasy Writing Course may be just what you are looking for.

Introduction to Fantasy Writing Certification

The fantasy writing course can help you jump start your writing career and help you write your own book. You will learn so much from this course to help you in your writing career, from developing characters to the backstory to developing the perfect plot and more.

This informative course is made up of thirteen modules, which take around eight hours to complete. You study online, at your own pace and, on completion, you can download and print your certificate.

Online support is offered throughout your study to ensure that you always have someone to give you guidance and support when you need it most.

What Will You Learn?

• What is fantasy writing? – This module will teach you all you need to know about fantasy writing, what it is, different types and opportunities for fantasy writers.
• What you need to write fantasy content – you will learn how to become more creative and a better writer. This module will also cover the importance of grammar and punctuation.
• Taking advantage of other writers' strengths and weaknesses – in this module you will learn how to use other writers' strengths and weaknesses to your benefit.
• The fundamentals – here you will learn how to choose an audience and age group. You will learn the benefits and negatives of the first and third person writing and how to switch between the two effectively.
• Getting started – you will learn why your first page is so important and what information you should include in your first page.
• Building great characters – this module covers the importance of characters and where to get inspiration for your characters. It will also teach you how to create personalities and profiles for your characters and how to add supernatural powers.
• Planning the perfect plot – structuring your novel, making a plan from the start before writing and common pitfalls and tips to avoid them.
• Using a backstory without being boring – understanding what a backstory is and how it can help you write your first fantasy novel, how to include a backstory in a number of different ways and the do's and don'ts of a backstory.
• Dialogue that flows – this module is going to cover a very important aspect of any novel, writing dialogue that flows. Improve your dialogue skills, writing dialogue that suits a character and common mistakes you need to avoid.
• Sense of purpose – in this module you will learn how to assess your reasons for writing a fantasy novel to reduce the risk of losing your confidence and sense of purpose during this journey. This module will help you get your motivation back and help you determine when to take a break to cure writer's block.
• Practical writing exercises – fun and rewarding writing exercises, advice on sharing your work to get genuine feedback and whether you should consider joining a writing group.
• Illustrations – some writers choose to include illustrations in their stories. This module will help you decide whether to include illustrations, the kinds of illustrations you should consider and how to work with illustrators to get the best end result.
• Dealing with publishers – once your book is completed, you are going to want to have it published. This module will provide you with the information you need on dealing with publishers, preparing your manuscript and valuable insight into e-books and self-publishing.

Benefits of taking the Fantasy Writing Course

There are numerous benefits to taking the fantasy writing course to help you start a career as a fantasy writer and get your first book published.

• This course will boost your creative thinking.
• It will help you jump start your writing career.
• You will feel more focused on your writing after completing this course.
• The course will help you become committed to writing your first book.
• You will feel motivated.
• The course offers you valuable guidance that you can use to help you every step of the way.