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Novels Narrative Structure

Novels Narrative Structure

INFORMATION

From: 15/12/2024 - 17/12/2024

Time: 09:00 - 16:00

Category: Media Skills

4200QAR / 1151USD

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Prerequisites

• Possessing reading and research skills.

Course Description

If you want to write a novel and are still hesitant or if you want to learn about novel writing techniques, then this course is for you. It provides an introduction to research, narrative methods, character development, and plot construction. You might also discover that you have the potential to be a novelist if you haven't explored your creative side yet.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Build a strong foundation for novel writing.
• Apply research techniques and gather information effectively.
• Develop and enhance novel characters.
• Utilize narrative methods with proficiency.

Course Outline

• Introduction to novel writing:
- Define the novel based on narrative schools.
- Writing obstacles and challenges.
- Narrative time and its role in creating suspense.
- Writing the narrative location and refining Its elements.

• Research and writing applications in the novel:
- Research and planning before writing.
- Stages and sources of research.
- Research considerations.

• Developing characters and narrative elements:
- Describing characters; physical, mental, and cultural descriptions.
- Pronouns, "narrative voices," and optimal ways to use them.
- Create and define characters and maintain them.
- "Point of view" character and its role in guiding the narrative.

• Writing and narrative techniques:
- General form of the novel.
- Use description and plot in the novel.
- Types of narrative dialogue and considerations for use.
- Transitioning from narrative to dialogue and vice versa.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Aljazeera Media Institute.