Outlining Your Novel module (EN12013)
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EN12013
- Level 1 – 10 credit module
- Semester 2
- 24 places
- English - School of Humanities
- Coursework 100%
- Wednesday evening
This module will introduce students to several basic plot/story structures and present a method for producing a novel outline. This outline will serve as a guide toward the completion of a first draft of a novel, and/or as the expected component of a completed fiction proposal.
During weekly workshops that begin with a brief lecture on methodology, students will work independently, as a group, and with convenor guidance, toward the completion of a scene by scene novel outline. Course content will include connecting the workshop teachings with the practical process of writing a novel length work of creative writing.
As a result of studying this module students will understand and have the ability to apply various literary and popular fiction plot architectures, understand the impact of a well-articulated story structure, and have developed the ability to expand this understanding into the creation of a full scene-by-scene fiction novel outline, including sketches for character and setting, for use during first draft writing and fiction book proposals.
Convenor
Lisa-Marie Cabrelli & Dr. Heather Yeung
Assessment
- Portfolio (comprising a scene-by-scene outline)
- Critical reflection (600 words)
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module, students will
- have a knowledge and understanding of the 'Seven Basic Plots'
- understand the impact of a well-articulated story structure
- have developed the ability to develop this structure into a full scene-by-scene fiction novel outline
- have developed their own scene by scene outline, for use in first draft writing.