Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Aspiring Novelists Should Try An Online Fiction Writing Workshop

By Ruth Smith


Writing that fantastic novel or fiction series is a dream for some people. However, execution may not be as easy as it seems, as some people have personal or business obligations that may conflict with writing time. Then there are some who just do not know where to start, despite having a great concept in mind. Attending an online fiction writing workshop can help an aspiring writer plan and put things into perspective.

A lot of working adults dream of this life but are unsure as to where they should start. They may not have time to attend college classes nor have the money for pricey boot camps or retreats. Taking an online class or workshop offers many benefits. Many prospects also find that taking classes makes more sense than quitting their job to write full time.

When telling a story, most people have an idea of who their characters are and how scenes should play out. Story structure or dialogue are areas that new writers may find themselves dealing with early on. Another common scenario is the use of grammar, as some may need to hire someone who speaks in a native tongue or is familiar with a specified group of people.

As this line of work can be very competitive, using a voice that is authentic is what will set a great author apart from the rest. Since there are many audiences that read various types of books, there is no perfect voice that everyone will relate to. In some cases, using a distinct pattern of speech or language mechanics that is also imperfect can make a certain type of work more marketable.

For instance, a fiction idea that takes place at a high school can be used in various mediums. Because teens and preteens are great users of online platforms and television, there are many issues that can be included in a story series. There are also different ways to share a story such as a novel series, or a story used to teach valuable lessons on a web series or blog run by a nonprofit group that helps teens or school age children.

Like any live class, instructors may also alert students, or a select few, about opportunities that may be a good fit for their skill level. This may be a paid fellowship that will place students in the same circles as seasoned professionals. There may also be job leads that can give aspiring writers an idea of what it is like to work for a large publishing house.

Many of these learning institutions realize that students may want to learn how to write for the web or create engaging blog posts. Social media is becoming a tool where people share stories with images and text. It does not take a lot of preparation to get a lot of followers but the ideas must be good and executed well.

These days, there are many ways to become a respected writer, even if a person only writes novels in their spare time. Attending writing classes is a great way to fine tune weak areas like grammar, plot structure, or how to land an agent. This is also a great way to reach out to the professionals that always know of some entity looking for new talent.




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