102 Course Outline 102a Fiction: Writing a Novel (current page) - Introduction to Writing Fiction
- In Search of the Novel: Online Video Series
- Elements of a Novel
- Novel Tips and Techniques
- Your First Novel
- Software for Writers
102b Short Fiction in E-Books (next page) - Novella and Short Story
- Writing Short Fiction in E-Book Format
- Children's Literature in Multimedia E-books
- Fantasy and Science Fiction Multimedia E-books
- Historical Fiction Multimedia E-books
****************** ** Fiction: Writing a Novel Introduction to Writing Fiction  offers the following video series for viewing free online!
In Search of the NovelIn Search of the Novel Video Series (8x60" +2 supplements) In Search of the Novel Web Site A video workshop on teaching the novel for middle and high school teachers; 8 one-hour video programs, 2 supplemental Authors' Notes videos, workshop guide, and Web site; graduate credit available. Discover creative strategies for bringing novels to life for middle and high school students with this workshop, featuring the words and works of 10 novelists, including Charles Dickens, Mary Shelley, J. K. Rowling, and Toni Morrison. Within the framework of real classroom practice, the workshop offers interviews with contemporary authors, literary critics, teachers, and students, as well as film clips from adaptations of the novels featured. In Search of the Novel poses basic questions that can help you examine the genre from multiple perspectives and bring it to life for your students. Produced by the Educational Film Center, 2000. Workshop 1. Who Owns the Novel?
This workshop probes the living nature of the novel by illustrating how each reader makes a novel his or her own. It shows how the interpretation of a novel can change, depending on the reader's culture, class, generation, gender, and personality. Workshop 2. What's the Story?
This workshop explores how an author spins a story and why it is the most important aspect of the novel. In the program, participants examine the importance of the hook, and the "why" behind the events. They also consider various ways into difficult novels. Workshop 3. Are Novels Real?
Must a novel's setting and characters — and the characters' motivations and stories — bear some likeness to reality? This program explores how novels connect with readers. Teachers, students, and novelists probe the origins of stories. Workshop 4. Where Do Novels Come From?
This program explores the genesis of characters, plot, themes, and interpretation from the novelist's point of view. Participants examine the relationship between the novel and the objective reality from which it may spring. Workshop 5. Why Do I Have To Read This Book?
The workshop's 10 novels are examined to see why they appear on recommended reading lists and why they have earned numerous awards. The program looks at the essential elements of good writing and storytelling and explores positive reasons for reading. It also examines ways in which novels are challenged by students and communities. Workshop 6. What's in It for Me?
A novel can transport readers to other places and times, real or imaginary, allowing the readers to meet people and experience life in many different ways. In this program, teachers explore ways to help students respond to novels on deeply personal levels. Workshop 7. Who Am I in This Story?
A reader can take on a number of roles in a novel: the protagonist, the narrator, the author, or another character. In this program, students and novelists examine the complex ways readers may identify with characters in a novel. Workshop 8. Am I Getting Through?
In this summary, teachers examine their effectiveness in helping students comprehend and appreciate novels and become lifelong readers. Teachers also discuss and demonstrate strategies for evaluation. 9 and 10. Authors' Notes
In this supplement to In Search of the Novel, contemporary authors — including Orson Scott Card, Horton Foote, Ernest Gaines, Arthur Golden, Daniel Keyes, Katherine Paterson, J. K. Rowling, and Leslie Marmon Silko — reveal even more of their own writing process. Guided by thematic questions, they discuss everything from how they first conceived their novels to what it’s like to be a writer — and how they imagine teachers should teach their works. Also view programs on demand at the Annenberg web site or on the Annenberg Channel or call 1-800-LEARNER When on the Annenberg web site,  If you want to write your novel as an e-book for easy publication on the web and internet marketing, download a free trial of DeskTop Author then go to Publish and Sell Your E-book. Elements of a Novel Novel Tips and Techniques Your First Novel 
Software for Writers (Useful for all writers of fiction and scripts) 
Create frameworks for your story ideas and turn them into a complete and polished stories.
StoryView 2.0 helps you organize your story and see it unfold, the way a viewer or reader would. Get a feel for rhythms and patterns of your story with this powerful Software tool. Use the Outline or Timeline Views to get a stronger visual sense of your story. The Tracking Tool helps you show connections between events and characters, objects or key words. Customize StoryView to fit your personal writing style, or choose any of the pre-built templates.
Import a story or script that's been pre-written for deeper analysis.
Represent the size and duration of your story events and their importance with Event Boxes. Change the sequence of events by clicking and dragging the Event Boxes into a new position. Export your work into Movie Magic Screenwriter.
 
The Dramatica Writer's Dream Kit helps you create stories by asking thought-provoking questions about your characters and plot, helping you find your voice as a writer. Realize your personal vision and unlock the strengths of your writing to create a well-crafted story. New language features like "Term Swaps," "Impulsive Responses," and many more are included.
Create your own unique scenes and illustrate your story points with character arc, theme, conflict, tension, and plot points. In-depth breakdowns of over 60 films, novels, plays, and short stories offer guidance and inspiration. "Story Guide Paths" take writers step-by-step through the writing process, from initial idea to finished treatment. New structure templates enhance the writing experience by giving practical suggestions. Pre-built dramatic structures for your novel, screenplay, or short story are included with complete with instructions. If you want to write your novel as an e-book for easy publication on the web and internet marketing, download a free trial of DeskTop Author then go to Publish and Sell Your E-book. | 
