I’ve put together a series of creative writing mini-lessons for those who are interested in improving their writing and/or those who need a daily routine while in lockdown because of coronavirus. They’re quick (two minutes each) and fun! Edutainment!
Mini-lesson no.1 – shifting narrative perspective
Mini-lesson no.2 – Latin and Anglo-Saxon
Mini-lesson no.3 – writing humour
Mini-lesson no.4 – using metaphor
Mini-lesson no.5 – literary style/enactment
Mini-lesson no.6 – narrative hooks!
[Bonus: Adam’s YouTube mini-lecture on plot-shape]
Mini-lesson no.8 – immersive description
Mini-lesson no.9 – choose your genre
[Bonus: Adam’s YouTube mini-lecture on sub-genres]
Mini-lesson no.10 – characterization
[Bonus: Adam’s YouTube mini-lecture on characterization]
Mini-lesson no.11 – device and distortion
Mini-lesson no.12 – writing HORROR and suspense
Mini-lesson no.13 – the principles of conflict
Mini-lesson no.14 – writing romance♥
Mini-lesson no.15 – fantasy v. realism
Mini-lesson no.16 – writing science fiction, part 1
Mini-lesson no.17 – writing science fiction, part 2… THE COVID19 SPECIAL EDITION!
Mini-lesson no.18 – coming up with ideas
Mini-lesson no.19 – what type of creative are you?
Mini-lesson no.20 – Embrace The Fear
I’ll be posting one lesson a day (Monday-Friday). If you enjoy them, do share them with others. Stay safe.
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