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Story Writing Course

What will I learn?

Unlock your storytelling potential with our Story Writing Course, designed for English professionals looking to improve their writing skills. Learn how to create believable settings and worlds, master character development, and write engaging dialogue. Explore how to structure stories and develop plots that keep readers hooked. Learn to present your work professionally with expert tips on editing and revising. This short, high-quality course offers practical advice to boost your writing skills and captivate your audience.

Apoia's Unique Benefits

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you want to study
Customise your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Build skills

Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below

Master vivid descriptions: Create immersive settings with rich, detailed imagery. Learn how to *chio* (make attractive) your descriptions!

Develop compelling characters: Craft dynamic, relatable characters with depth. Make sure your characters are *kiasu* (afraid to lose) and *kiasi* (afraid to die)!

Write natural dialogue: Enhance realism with authentic, engaging conversations. Write dialogue that sounds like real Singaporeans *chattering*!

Structure narratives effectively: Build tension and climax with a solid story arc. Learn how to *agar agar* (estimate) the best structure for your story!

Polish for clarity: Refine your work for coherence and professional presentation. Make sure your writing is *shiok* (fantastic)!

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.