Fiction for Young Writers (Writing Mastery)

Udemy's "Breakout Instructor of 2016" 
and 
International bestselling author
, Jessica Brody (author of more than 15 novels for kids and teens) and Joanne Rendell, acclaimed author and writing teacher, share their
secrets of writing great fiction
in this special, one-of-a-kind creative writing course for young writers.
Writing Mastery: Fiction for Young Writers
is a fun and interactive, self-paced workshop
designed for ages 10 and up
 (or advanced students ages 8 and 9) that will teach young writers the essential ingredients of great fiction, so they can improve their writing, tell better stories, write more vivid scenes, and build confidence in their writing abilities. 

 
"Very solid material, presented in an efficient delightful way! -
DAVE H.
"Super Fun and wise! I love it!" - 
JUAN S.
"inspiring and engaging!" - 
LESLIE K.
"
Wonderfully enjoyable course with lots of meat in it! - 
DORIS D. 
Jessica Brody is published by several major publishers like Simon & Schuster, Random House, and Macmillan. Her books have been translated and published in more than 23 countries and two are currently in development as major motion pictures. She’s recently been
hired by Disney Press to

write a book series based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movie,
Descendants
.
Jessica is excited to share her proven storytelling methods with young writers.

 
In this course, Jessica teams up with Joanne Rendell, author of three novels published by Penguin Books.
Joanne also holds a PhD in English Literature and teaches regular writing classes for kids and teens in New York City
. Together, Jessica and Joanne have created a dynamic course to help young writers (beginner to advanced) build a storytelling foundation and nurture their love of writing. 
In this course, you will learn how to:

 
Unlock your creativity
 and spark your imagination with tons of 
fun writing prompts!
Create
awesome characters
who will jump right off the page and take your stories to the next level
Write
dazzling dialogue
that will transform lifeless scenes into vibrant stories
Build
memorable settings
that shape the world of your story and bring that world to life
Narrate stories from an engaging and
interesting point of view
to hook your readers and draw them into your fictional worlds
Develop
exciting plots
that will keep your stories on track and have your readers on the edge of their seats to find out what happens next!
Expand a single idea into a compelling finished story
"
I've been watching this with my 14 year old daughter and now she's so inspired to write!" - 
MICHAEL R. 
"My niece Elise,10, is an avid reader and a budding writer -- and she LOVES this course." - 
JUDY P. 
"[My 9-year-old son] is now full of ideas for his current story." - 
ZEB M.
This course is jam packed full of:

 
Examples from popular books and movies
that will help you fully understand the elements of great storytelling
Loads of
fun writing prompts
designed to spark your imagination and get your creative juices flowing
Tons of practical
writing tips and advice
to take you on an unforgettable creative journey toward becoming an amazing writer
Jessica’s ten years of professional experience writing commercial fiction for kids and teens combined with Joanne’s in-depth knowledge of classic literature and the writing craft makes for an engaging, humorous, and enlightening class that is guaranteed to remind young writers why they love to write.  

 
"A lot of great info in this course. I love the writing prompts!" - 
ERIKA B.
"Loved this course! It has been extremely helpful with my writing!" - 
FELICITY S. 
"This course is very organized and structured so learning is easy." -
LEE S. 
PRAISE FOR COURSES IN THE WRITING MASTERY SERIES:
10 writing courses
Over
50,000 students
enrolled
Average

Rating
4.7 stars!
"Jessica is truly a gifted teacher!" 
- Vicky
"Jessica is a LEGEND...Completely worth it."
- Ras
"Superb. Clear and engaging -
Dan
"Just, WOW! Jessica Brody provides much more than a boatload... try a cruise ship FULL of tips, tricks, resources, references, and actionable steps"
- Tracy
"Thorough, accurate, and well-presented --I would recommend Jessica Brody’s courses to any writer eager to rise."
 - Mark
"Jessica Brody breaks down these concepts with clarity and amazing insight." 
- Mike
"Jessica Brody's courses are all thorough, entertaining, and extremely helpful."
 - Tricia
"As always, Jessica Brody delivers an insider's knowledge and the tools to move forward in the process, now!"
- Sue
"Very informative and well worth the time and cost."
 - Noel
"Clear, concise, & well-narrated with an abundance of enthusiasm."
- Christopher
"This course is worth far more than the price of admission!"
- Talmage
"Jessica Brody has a gift for distilling lots of hard-earned information into concise and tasty bites."
 - 
Katherine
"If you write (or plan to write), get this course" 
- Scott
Who this course is for:
All writers ages 10 and up!
Advanced writers ages 8 and 9
Parents who want to get their kids excited about writing
Anyone interested in writing fiction
Anyone who likes to write fiction
Anyone who wants to improve their fiction writing
Anyone looking for writing inspiration
Writers who need help finishing a story