Starting to write

Be a more creative you. Take small steps and start writing today.

4.55 (1411 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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Creativity
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62,427
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1 hour
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Sep 2020
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FREE
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What you will learn

You'll develop a writing habit.

You'll learn to write without waiting for a big idea.

You'll get some tips for moving on to the next stage.

Description

This beginners course in Creative Writing will teach you that you don't need to have a 'big idea' to start writing, and will give you proven strategies and practical techniques so that you can start writing straight away. You'll create word sketches and sense impressions, and take your writing out with you so you can write on location. You'll learn the secrets that all practising writers know, and why you should try to make your first drafts as imperfect as possible. I'll also give you some next steps so you can take things further when you're ready. 

Content

Welcome to Starting to Write: A Creative Writing Course for Beginners

A one minute writing activity to get you started
What's this course all about and who is it for?
An overview of the course and a bit about me
How to download resources
Starting Words
A quick reminder of the Starting Words exercise
How to approach this course
What equipment do I need?
What we covered in this section

Start writing

Word Sketches
How can I help you?
Sense Impressions
Noticing things
What we did in the 'Start Writing' section

On the Road

Introduction to on the road
Go outside
Writing in cafés and on trains
A quick summary of 'On the Road'

Start where you are

Introduction to start where you are
Getting over yourself
Don’t wait until you feel like it
Turning up
Create a space
What we covered in 'Start Where You Are'
Test what you know so far

Drafting and Redrafting

Introduction to drafting and redrafting
Have a go at drafting and redrafting
Weather writing
What we did in the drafting and redrafting section

What next?

Introduction to What Next?
Your Writing Habit and Writing Prompts
You did it! Now keep writing.

Your Challenges

Your Writing Calendar Challenge
Your Writing Goals Challenge
Your Gratitude Challenge

Bonus section

Invitation to take part in my other Udemy courses (coupon codes in resources)
Connecting with other writers
The Power of Dedicated Writing Time
A writing prompt to use when you've run out of ideas
Looking at the world with a writer's eyes
Your Two Free Books
The books in the small steps series
The Best Time to Plant a Tree
Habit stacking
I need your help!

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Reviews

Smita
October 10, 2023
Nice course, if you wish to become a writer or want to begin to write. We have to seriously do the task given in the course . It really helps in developing the habit of writing.
Diamond
October 9, 2023
Great course! Mentioned some things I don't think about while writing which will be helpeful for the future.
Erin
May 1, 2023
Really enjoyed the simplicity of this course. I've been desperate to get back into writing for many years now, struggling with inspiration and what to write about. This course has provided great techniques and it felt so good to go through the exercises and actually do some writing! Thank you, Louise :) I wasn't able to obtain the free ebooks, which is a shame, but I'm not sure whether that was a time sensitive offer, and it certainly doesn't affect my opinion of the course.
Rebecca
February 19, 2023
Am currently working on the assignments/exercises as course was done through the app while at work during my extremely slow hours. Love the breakdowns and the explanations and can't wait to see where it all takes me!
Muhammad
February 18, 2023
Very nice course.I wrote many pages in these exercises,Which I would never have done without this course.
Mugure
December 31, 2022
The course was beautifully practical. Material is broken down into simple exercises that help to overcome fear and doubt. Best of all, I can re-do all or some of the sections as often as I need to. It's been an excellent guide and companion for several months now. Thank you, Louise!
Jacques
December 23, 2022
I am pleased with how practical the lessons are. The tutor comes across as someone that has experience and has a passion for writing.
Chitra
October 19, 2022
I would love to come back to it again and again during my writing journey. This provides solution to many things a budding writer face.
Theng
October 1, 2022
It gave me ideas how to counter a stuck and it's kinda encouraging me. I used to think I need to use sophisticated words and feel inferior of my writings which made from the accumulations of simple words and grammars, especially since English is not my native language. I see that shouldn't be a problem, just write first.
Thomas
September 17, 2022
Writer's block is my biggest issue, along with just writing every day. This is an incredible help. No stress. Just write.
Christelle
September 12, 2022
I keep wanting to write a blog or a book but haven't had the motivation to do so. This course really helped me get started.
Meraj
August 18, 2022
Its a great match for me..... This course is very useful..... I am haapy for taking this course its worth it.
Emmanouil
August 1, 2022
The whole course from the beginning till the end was made with love, and professionalism! So many ideas, so many book resources to navigate! I thank you for your time and offer!
Sri
August 1, 2022
I was a reporter and left the job 15 year ago pursuing my own dream in food business. Since then I become to busy to "continue" my writing habit. I lost in translation. Until recenlty I still disconnected from my writing habit in the past. Fortunately I found this course and it become my "AHA" moment. The techniques you teach here like "make a list of words", "go outside" and "turning up regularly" are really inspiring and sound really easy to develop except of course the last one :). Yeah I have to struggle to make time for writing. Anyway thanks a lot for this course. Your course enables me to once again "reenter" into past time during my job as a journalist . I can smell the atmospher once more.
Alathea
July 31, 2022
Provided plenty of ideas and prompted me to become more organised physically and mentally, as well as giving me the opportunity and excuse to explore my environment natural and manmade.

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