The Charis College School of Creative Arts will be offering a series of courses in writing, filmmaking, and music.
Our first offering for writers is The Storyteller’s Toolbox™, a 10 week (1 lesson/week) Creative Writing Course, where you will learn all aspects of observation, writing, and presentation.
You will also learn how to publish your own work using various paperback, hardcover and E-Book formats.
The Outline of the The Storyteller’s Toolbox™
Lesson 1 A. The Writing Process – What’s Involved? B. The Writing Process – What are Stories Made of? C. The Writing Process – Categories Of Writing & Forms Of Writing D. Assignment
Lesson 2 A. Descriptive Writing – Using your Senses B. Descriptive Writing – Passive Voice, Active Voice C. Descriptive Writing – Idea Starters D. Descriptive Writing – Assignment E. Descriptive Writing – Short Story F. Descriptive Writing – Fair Use of Copyright Material G. Assignment
Lesson 3 A. Descriptive Writing – Observation Skills B. Descriptive Writing – Exercises C. Stories with or without chapters? D. Assignment
Lesson 4 A. Descriptive Writing – Dialogue B. Descriptive Writing – Dialogue Exercises C. Assignment
Lesson 5 A. Descriptive Writing – Creative Thought B. Descriptive Writing – Creative Thought Assignment C. Descriptive Writing – Creating Strong Sentences D. Personal Storytelling – The Why of it. E. Assignment
Lesson 6 A. Ponder this… B. Descriptive Writing – Developing Your Story C. Assignment
Lesson 7 A. Finding a Catchy Title B. Choosing a Cover C. Assignment
Lesson 8 A. About Publishing B. About Social Media
Lesson 9 A. Write your Introduction B. Who should write your Forward? C. How and when to write a Preface D. Write your Author’s Bio
