Understand the process of planning, writing and publishing a novel in this engaging free online course on Alison.

Are you gifted with words, ideas and expressions and want to explore your skills in writing novels and publishing? If so, this free online course is the best place to build on your talent. We will introduce you to the realm of creative writing and how to publish bestselling novels in various genres. This course has been carefully designed by professionals from John Academy who excel in the field of writing and publishing.

You will begin by exploring the various motivations that create a world-class novelist. Then we will discuss the ideal environment a writer needs to produce their best work and explore multiple narrative genres. Following that, we will teach you how to generate an idea for your novel. We will address the process of effective research through various media and extract valuable information for your book. Then we will explore formulating your first draft, editing and finalising your work.

A writer or an author may often encounter obstructions in their writing journey. We will explain how you can overcome the various factors that lead to ‘writer’s block’ and help you get back to your projects. Finally, we outline the role of a publishing agent and the publishing process, both through a publisher or independently. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn the use of words to create a fantasy in any reader’s imagination. If you have the talent and passion for writing, polish your skills and start writing bestselling novels by enrolling in this course.