Do you dream of writing that elusive novel but lack the time, confidence, motivation or simple know-how to get started – and more importantly, to finish? In ‘Craft Your Novel with Confidence’, novelist and creative writing coach Isabel Ashdown will guide you through the key elements of storytelling, via clear-talking lessons and engaging exercises, all the time considering the question, what makes great fiction?
By the end of this course, you will master confidence in the What, Who, Where and How of storytelling, with clearly defined modules and practical exercises designed to actively build your writing project as you tackle the core elements of: ideas and inspiration; character and dialogue; sense of place; structure, style, plot and pace. Practical exercises include timed writing prompts, reflection tasks, goal setting and self-led research assignments, all of which are designed to be engaging, encouraging and importantly, fun!
This course is designed for any of you writers looking to master your storytelling confidence, to help you to plan, craft and plot a page-turning novel. You may be completely new to writing and looking for a safe space to try out your skills – or perhaps you’ve already completed your first novel draft but are keen to improve certain elements to make it the very best it can be. As they say, everyone has a story inside them – and whatever your stage of experience or skill, this course will help you move closer to your goal of writing that dream novel. Are you ready to to take your next step?
Isabel Ashdown is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, with a passion for teaching developing writers at every stage of skill or confidence. She has a First Class Degree in English and a Masters Degree in Creative Writing with Distinction, and is an enthusiastic champion of the idea that it is never too late to gain enriching new skills.
- “Isabel is a natural born teacher” – previous student
- “At long last I have the tools and motivation I need to start building my novel” – previous student
- “Isabel has really helped my confidence grow and my writing rhythm flow” – previous student
- “Mind opening, confidence building and a comforting safe space to grow” – previous student
- “Inspiring and motivating” – previous student
