Story Editing Masterclass

BY
Udemy

Gather a thorough understanding of the principles and concepts associated with story editing for writing novels and screenplays.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 499 1799

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

The process of self-editing begins with a story edit. Those who supervise the screenwriting for a film or television programme are known as story editors. The story editor assists in the creation of the screenplay by offering fresh ideas and reviewing early versions to convert a written storyline into a live-action or animation production. Jessica Perini, a senior editor, writer, and supporter of children's rights, developed the Story Editing Masterclass certification course, which is offered by Udemy.

Story Editing Masterclass online training is a self-paced program that contains 2 hours of lectures accompanied by 29 downloadable resources which are designed for learners who wish to gain the knowledge and abilities necessary to edit fiction and understand the fundamental principles of story structure. The Story Editing Masterclass online course explains the concepts associated with screenplays, stories, grammar, spellings, the central mystery, context, story flow, theme, and drama as well as aims to assist learners in picturing a story holistically as one spectacular ecology, each element dependent on another.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 2 hours of pre-recorded video content
  • 29 downloadable resources

Program offerings

  • Online course
  • Learning resources
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited access
  • Accessible on mobile devices and tv

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 499  ₹1,799
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

Writing skills Editing skills

After completing the Story Editing Masterclass online certification, learners will be introduced to the fundamentals of story editing for writing stories, screenplays, and novels. Learners will explore the strategies for developing characters including protagonists antagonists, and supporting characters. In this story editing course, learners will study the concepts involved with theme, context, central mystery, drama, and story flow. In this story editing certification, learners will acquire the knowledge of grammar and spelling as well as will study the techniques associated with excel to use spreadsheets, tables, graphs, and charts in their stories.

The syllabus

The Big Picture

  • Introduction
  • The big picture – Ecology

A Story's Journey – A River

  • A river system
  • The end is the beginning
  • Patterns of storytelling
  • Types of story
  • Charting tension
  • Increasing the river’s flow
  • Chapter endings
  • Conclusion

Central Mystery – The Sun

  • Introduction
  • Rebecca in brief
  • Placement
  • Conclusion

The Protagonist – Butterflies and Wolves

  • Introduction
  • Backstory – To write or not to write
  • Transformation
  • The hero’s journey
  • Conclusion

Supporting Characters – Bees and Flowers

  • Bees and flowers
  • Types
  • Roles
  • Antagonists
  • Gifts to protagonist
  • Bringing characters together

Context – Malignant Forces

  • Malignant forces
  • Roles
  • Putting context to work

Themes – Life, Death and in Between

  • Life and death and in between
  • Roles
  • Good versus evil
  • Bolstering your themes

A Story’s Journey 2 – The Fine Detail

  • The fine detail
  • Dialogue and flow
  • Speak simply
  • Adjectives and adverbs
  • Tautologies, dead words and passive sentences
  • Speeding the flow
  • Spelling, grammar, consistency
  • Conclusion

Bringing it all Together – Systems for Revision

  • Systems for revision

Conclusion – The Most Important Lesson a Writer can Learn

  • The most important lesson a writer can learn
  • Is it ALIVE?

Bonus: When the Draft is Ready

  • Publishing choices
  • Get professional advice
  • What are publishers publishing?
  • What are readers reading?
  • Non-traditional pathways – ebooks and blogs
  • Build platform
  • Consider self-publishing
  • Approach agent or publisher
  • Conclusion

Instructors

Ms Jessica Perini

Ms Jessica Perini
Senior Editor
Freelancer

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