Masterclass – Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of Storytelling

02 Truth in FictionOne of the Central tools of Literature is used the “lie” of A made-Up story to tell a human truth Neil shows you how to make your story’s world

Masterclass – Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of Storytelling

Your imagination is yours to unleash

Award-The winning author Neil Gaiman Has spent more than a quarter of A century of creating vivid, captivating fiction. Now, the author of Stardust and Coraline are examples of his imaginative storytelling approach. Find your voice and develop unique ideas to bring life into your characters. Learn more Neil’s philosophy on what drives a story—and open new windows to the Stories inside of you

• Introduction

  Meet your new instructor Neil GaimanOne of the The most prolific storytellers of our time. His first lesson. Neil He explains why teaching is his passion and how he hopes to inspire you to tell stories that matter.

• 02 Truth in Fiction of the Central tools of Literature is used the “lie” of A made-Up story to tell a human truth Neil shows you how to make your story’s world—no matter how outlandish—feel real to readers.
• 03 Sources of InspirationNeil believes old stories can be re-told from new perspectives. How to make your own “compost heap” of Inspiration and how to draw on your experiences to create your story.
  • 04 Finding Your VoiceYour writer’s voice is what makes it possible for someone to pick up a page of Recognize that you wrote it by typing the text. Learn how to make your voice stronger and how to overcome it the Fear of making mistakes.
  • 05 Development the StoryEvery story starts with a big idea. Learn how to find a big idea that’s meaningful to you, as well as how to create conflict and compelling stakes for your characters.
  • 06 Story Case Study: The Graveyard BookNeil illustrates how character motivations can serve as a case study in his young adult fantasy novel The Graveyard Book. the essential building blocks of a compelling plot.
  • 07 Short fictionThe perfect format for risk management is the short story-taking. Neil Learn how to make your scenes and descriptions stand out.
  • 08 Case Study on Short Fiction: “March Tale”Use “March Tale” As an example: Neil Shows you how to add conflict to your story, and how it can lead to a satisfying ending.
  • 09 CharacterNeil and dialogue teaches how to create realistic dialogue, listen to and trust characters, and help readers remember them.
  • 10 Character Case Study “October Tale”Neil explains the technique of You can bring out the best in a character by placing them in an unfamiliar setting that creates tension.
  • 11 WorldbuildingLearn Neil’s philosophy of Worldbuilding: How to create compelling settings that are believable for your book and what to avoid the These are common mistakes that inexperienced writers make.
  • 12 DescriptionsNeil shares some of his tips for enhancing descriptive prose. These include cold openings, withholding information and finding emotional weight.
  • 13 HumorNeil demonstrates how he uses humor to his work. His novel Anansi Boys is a close-up of his to show his personal techniques. “sherbet lemons” “figgins.”
  • 14 GenreReaders’ expectations are intrinsically tied to genre. Neil This article explains the process of understanding of your story’s genre can help you provide delightful surprises to your audience.
  • 15 ComicsWriters don’t need to shy away from comics just because they’re not illustrators. Neil This video demonstrates his process of A comic script is created using an award.-The winning issue of Sandman, as an example.
  • 16 Dealing With Writer’s BlockEvery writer faces times when they’re stuck. Neil Talks about some of the Problems of the Writing about life and giving advice on how to get there.
  • 17 EditingNeil offers advice on the editing process, including why it’s important to take time away from a project and to get feedback from a trusted reader.
  • 18 His Rules for Writers Neil Talks about striking the Balance between humility and confidence. the You must be organized and dedicated to your daily work.
  • 19 The Writer’s ResponsibilitiesNeil concludes with a deeply personal discussion of the Art creators have a responsibility to their audience. This also applies to the human race as a whole.

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