How to Beat Writers Block
Writing Skills
Training
Provided by Online Training Directory
A program for the beginning and "blocked" writer who needs a jump-start.
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How to Beat Writers Block
How to Beat Writers Block
Full Description
Outcomes:
Assessment:
Week 1
The writer is introduced to the journalling process and daily writing practice.
Week 2
The writer explores freefall and stream-of-consciousness techniques.
Week 3
The writer uses clustering and modelling exercises to expand the base of ideas.
Week 4
The writer uses recollection, recall and imagination to access possible topics.
Week 5
The writer submits a completed narrative or verse (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essay, missive, etc.)
Week 6
The writer is given an introduction to editing and rewriting tips and techniques after facilitator critique of final project.
| Through journal exercises, freefalling, modelling and "stream of consciousness" work, the writer learns to abandon the structures which have restrained their talent, and take on the craft from a whole new perspective. |
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NOTE: This is a self-directed course. Students will receive feedback on the final week`s assignment. Exercises completed before that week will be used to tailor the course to the student`s needs but will not receive individual feedback. Assessment is based on facilitator critique of the student`s final project. |
| To learn writing process and produce a completed work of the writer`s choice. |
Contact Hours: 12
About The Training Provider: Online Training Directory
Online Training Directory - Workforce and Continuing Ed online courses are offered at basic, intermediate and advanced levels. Going beyond basic training provides a deeper and more educationally rewarding learning experience, especially for students who wish to advance careers or initiate new ones. For the general lifelong learner we continue to offer "fun to learn" single, stand-alone courses.
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