About the course

Welcome to the Creative Writing Bootcamp! This comprehensive online course is the only resource you will need to master creative writing for any scholarship test, selective entry exam or NAPLAN test.

Across 10 lessons, we'll guide you step-by-step through key creative concepts and techniques that supercharge your creative stories.

Includes over 70 easy-to-follow video tutorials and interactive writing challenges that will hone your creative writing skills.

As part of this course, you will also receive expert personalised feedback on two essays of yours choice.

  • TOP INSTRUCTOR
    Designed and taught by the founder and head instructor of Bayside Academics

  • EXTRA VALUE
    Includes example stories, summary guides, study posters, and personalised feedback on 2 stories

  • FLEXIBLE
    This is a self-paced online course, allowing you to learn anywhere, anytime at your own pace

Course Syllabus

10 engaging lessons, covering key concepts that will improve your creative writing. Take a look at what you'll be learning:

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Course curriculum

    1. A note to parents/guardians

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    2. A note to students

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    3. How to complete this course

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    4. Course Syllabus

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    1. Essay 1 Feedback

    2. Essay 2 Feedback

    1. 1.1 - What is narrative or creative writing

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    2. 1.2 - Types of writing

    3. 1.3 - Creative writing for exams

    4. 1.4 - Creative writing scoring

    5. 1.5 - Model Example

    6. 1.6 - Daily Challenge

    7. Resources - Lesson 1

    1. 2.1 - Overview

    2. 2.2 - Brainstorming ideas

    3. 2.3 - Taking ideas further

    4. 2.4 - 3 Act Structure

    5. 2.5 - The Story Circle

    6. 2.6 - The bottom line

    7. 2.7 - 3 Act Structure demonstration

    8. 2.8 - Story Circle demonstration

    9. 2.9 - Planning exercise

    10. 2.10 - Daily Challenge

    11. Resources - Lesson 2

    1. 3.1 - Overview

    2. 3.2 - The 4Fs

    3. 3.3 - 4Fs examples

    4. 3.4 - Character arcs

    5. 3.5 - Archetypes

    6. 3.6 - Character descriptions

    7. 3.7 - Recap

    8. 3.8 - Daily Challenge

    9. Resources - Lesson 3

    1. 4.1 - Setting the scene

    2. 4.2 - Things to consider

    3. 4.3 - The 5 Senses

    4. 4.4 - Using similes

    5. 4.5 - Daily Challenge

    6. Resources - Lesson 4

Creative Writing Course

  • $149.00
  • 84 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

FAQs

  • How does the student receive personalised feedback?

    Once you enrol in the course, you will have access to the EduCourse learning platform. There is a section in the Persuasive Writing Course which allows you to submit two essays for expert personalised feedback.

  • When does the course begin and end?

    Whenever you want! Once you enroll, you will have complete access to the entire course and you can learn at your own pace. We do however recommend setting a consistent, regular time to work through this course.

  • How long will the course take to complete?

    The course contains 10 lessons and the recommended time to complete this course is between 2 to 10 weeks. You can complete 1 lesson a week, or 1 lesson a day, or anything in between - it really depends on your needs and how you like to learn.

  • How long do I have access to this course for?

    Once you enroll, you will be a student for life! You will have unlimited access to this course, meaning you can always come back and review the content if you need.

  • Do I get a certificate when I complete the course?

    Of course! You'll be awarded with a certificate to celebrate your achievement after completing the bootcamp.

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