The Ultimate Creative Novel & Screen Writing Academy Bundle

Perhaps you've started already on your novel and have stalled out with “writer's block." Don't worry – we'll help you bust the block and get you writing again. Or you maybe you've finished your manuscript are shocked to find it simply lacks the pizzazz that'll put it on the bestseller list. No problem – author and mentor Steve Alcorn will help you polish your manuscript 'til it shines! This fascinating workshop teaches you how to write a novel in six simple steps. It breaks down novel writing so you can do it successfully.

• Access 28 lectures & 4 hours of content 24/7
• Learn the critical difference between a “plot" & a “story" and how to balance the two in your writing
• Recognize when a character lacks dimension & how to avoid the all-too-common pitfalls of poor character development
• Understand the “Three Act Structure" & see a graphic demonstration of the “dramatic curve" that underlies virtually all great writings, movies, and even story-telling
• Discover why professional writers repeat “Scene and Sequel" throughout their novels, & why you should too
• Use the "Write Big" technique that can turn a flat novel into a sparkling success
• Create the “collateral material" you need to promote & present your novel to publishers

"This is by far the easiest, most understandable information on writing I've ever heard. It has given me the confidence I need to get through the dreaded ACT II, I am actually excited about continuing and can see the finish line." – Kim

Young Adult Fiction is today's top-selling category. This class shows you how to turn your ideas into a bestselling novel or screenplay that will rival Harry Potter, Hunger Games, or Twilight. This course is for you! Featuring lively discussions between Young Adult Fiction authors Steve and Dani Alcorn, this engaging class gives you all the tools you need to create a bestseller. This class will reveal what makes Young Adult novels today's most exciting genre, and show you how to use the techniques of top-selling authors to create your own finished novel.

• Access 40 lectures & 8 hours of content 24/7
• Turn your idea into a young adult novel
• Discover your dramatic elements
• Create a premise that sells & develop interesting characters
• Construct your novel in three acts
• Explore viewpoint, voice, & tense
• Polish your manuscript
• Develop a marketing plan & get published

"If you have an idea for a book, but just can't get it together, this is the class for you."

Everyone has a story to tell. Don't let yours be lost! Share your life story or the story of family members with future generations. Children and grandchildren cherish the words we pass on to them and will return to them time and again. This course shows you how to create an exciting and engaging biography or autobiography to share with friends, family, and the world. It begins by introducing you to what makes a great biography, then proceed on how to organize and actually write your story. Once your manuscript is finished, you'll learn how to share it with the world.

• Access 41 lectures & 3 hours of content 24/7
• Know what makes a great biography
• Learn how to tailor your story for your audience
• Choose the approach to organize your story
• Learn techniques for creating professional writing
• Go through polishing & publishing your story

"It was nice to have an instructor who wasn't afraid to have fun right along with the students. For me, it created a relaxed environment where even the smallest question never felt out of place or foolish."

Do you have a novel or an idea for a novel that would make a great movie? Has someone asked you to adapt their novel or short story for television or the movies? This course shows you how to create and market a screenplay based on a book. You'll discover how to take that prose and turn it into a script. Screenplays have different requirements from novels. They are more visual, and your characters need to keep active and immersed in conflict. This course will use an actual project to give you real examples of the decisions in adapting a novel to a screenplay.

• Access 12 lectures & 2 hours of content 24/7
• Learn the do's & don'ts of screenplays
• Know how to format your screenplay
• Develop a pitch, logline, & sypnosis
• Market your screenplay

"This course grounded me well in the ability to adapt my writing from novel to screenplay. I was quickly able to focus on differences and application of story and scene in the two genres." – Anthony

Children's books are fun to read and delightful to write. Share yours with a child, grandchild, or the public, by discovering the way to write compelling children's literature in the exciting, hands-on course. You'll discover the joys of all different children's genres. The course introduces you to great fiction and nonfiction children's books for all ages. Whether this is your first children's book or you're an experienced author looking for new techniques, Writing for Children has what you need to get your idea published.

• Access 15 lectures & 2 hours of content 24/7
• Know what makes great children's literature
• Understand the difference between story & plot
• Learn the dramatic elements for great fiction
• Know some tips for polishing your work
• Capitalize on the lucrative world of self-publishing

"It was nice to have an instructor who wasn't afraid to have fun right along with the students. For me, it created a relaxed environment where even the smallest question never felt out of place or foolish."

Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy gives you lifetime access to 50 info-packed video lectures. This is a lively and enjoyable course in which you will learn the ins-and-outs of not just the writing craft but the business, too. You'll learn how to bring it to life using story structure. You'll create your characters, and structure their story in three acts. It's a proven way to make sure your audience is engaged from page one. By the end of this course, you'll learn techniques for creating great science fiction and fantasy.

• Access 50 lectures & 7 hours of content 24/7
• Make great science fictions & fantasy
• Discover different ways to handle space flight, time travel, telepathy, and magic, & then use them to best effect
• Learn the crucial difference between story & plot
• Discover why professional writers repeat “Scene and Sequel" throughout their stories, &d why you should too
• Know some editing secrets that help you use the right words & language, and cut out the wrong ones
• Discover how to actually sell your manuscript

"Very good summary of the steps involved in planning and plotting a science fiction novel. The section on plotting was particularly helpful." – Debora

In this lively and fun course, author and mentor Steve Alcorn and screenwriter Dani Alcorn show you how to achieve success. During the past decades, they've helped more than 30,000 aspiring writers structure their stories, and many are now in print. You can be next! They'll help you to bring it to life using story structure. You'll create your characters, and structure their story in three acts. It's a proven way to make sure your audience is engaged from page one. Write your own mystery novel or screenplay in 6 simple steps.

• Access 48 lectures & 6 hours of content 24/7
• Learn what makes great mysteries
• Plan the perfect crime & scatter clues for your detectives and readers
• Discover the four Dramatic Elements that make every great story sizzle
• Keep your readers' suspense high without overdoing it
• Turn a flat novel into a sparkling success
• Create the “collateral material" you need to promote & present your novel to publishers

"I took this course to get help, and I am truly impressed by the amount of information presented. I do not need to take a 4-year course on Creative Writing." – Michelle Apolo

Whether you dream of writing romance novels or want to improve a romantic subplot, this course will give you the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to make that dream a reality. From the most common subgenres to hitting romantic plots, this course gives you the tools you’ll need to plan, write, polish, and publish your romance novel.

• Access 48 lectures & 5 hours of content 24/7
• Learn about the most common sub-genres, tropes, & formats to determine what category your idea fits within
• Craft a compelling three-act arc for your protagonists
• Use an industry professional's beat sheet to develop a sizzling & satisfying romance between your characters
• Look under the hood of three best-selling romance novels & analyze them structurally
• Practice the skills you need to write your manuscript and bring your idea to life
• Take the next step & pursue traditional or self-publishing

"This workshop was more comprehensive and helpful than the four years I spent in college as an English/Writing major. The value of this class is literally equivalent to all my student loans." – Jason

Do you have a great idea for a movie and want to turn it into a screenplay? Have you already started a screenplay and gotten stuck? Have you finished a screenplay but feel it needs polish? Screenwriting Workshop shows you how to accomplish all of these things and helps you market your work and get it onto the big screen. In these fun and lively lessons, Dani Alcorn guides you on the path to success. You'll learn how to create and polish a screenplay step by step.

• Access 51 lectures & 6 hours of content 24/7
• Turn your idea into a screenplay
• Create a pitch that sells
• Polish your screenplay
• Develop a marketing plan
• Get your screenplay produced

"It was nice to have an instructor who wasn't afraid to have fun right along with the students. For me, it created a relaxed environment where even the smallest question never felt out of place or foolish."

More than 75% of all books published are non-fiction. Publishers and readers are actively looking for new non-fiction titles, and they have a long shelf life, often selling well for decades. That means it's far easier to get non-fiction published and to make money from it. This workshop shows you how to select the right category and topic for your book, how to organize and write it, and how to get it published. Step by step instructions and clear explanations make it easy for you to get into print and start your career as a successful non-fiction author!

• Access 38 lectures & 4 hours of content 24/7
• Select the right category & topic for your book
• Turn your idea into a non-fiction book
• Polish your manuscript
• Develop a marketing plan & get published

"As they do in other classes, Dani and Steve present a lot of informative material in an engaging, yet succinct, fashion." – Kyle

Now every author can get published and make the profits that used to be reserved for only the largest publishing houses. This course shows you how to publish your book in paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats. It steps you through the process of formatting, creating a cover, and getting into print. Using these techniques your book can be on Amazon and Kindle in just hours, and it won't cost you a cent!

• Access 19 lectures & 1 hour of content 24/7
• Publish your book as a paperback & ebook
• Format your manuscript
• Create a cover the easy way
• Learn about copyrights & ISBN numbers
• Get your book on Amazon
• Create a Kindle e-book