Course description
In this course, you'll explore all the topics a writer needs to create a successful manuscript, including story structure, plot, character, dialogue, setting, suspense, conflict, action, viewpoint, tense, and even how to get published. Explore the essential techniques that are often overlooked. Each lesson includes an assignment that will help you develop or polish your manuscript.
Course details
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ed2go courses
Choose from instructor-moderated or self-guided courses designed to fit your schedule. Build professional skills, explore a new interest, or advance your career with convenient online learning.
Ends: Dec. 14, 2026
Ends: Jan. 11, 2027
Ends: Feb. 15, 2027
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2026 registration is open.Winter 2027 registration opens November 2, 2026.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery