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By the end of this course, you will be able to apply 10 practical techniques to strengthen your writing, write with greater clarity and confidence, and edit your work with purpose. In How To Improve Your Writing In 10 Simple Steps, taught by author and poet Tasmin Hansmann, you’ll explore approachable, real-world strategies to elevate your writing—whether you’re just starting out or feeling stuck in a creative rut.
Across three focused parts, Tasmin breaks down essential skills like staying creative, improving eloquence, stepping outside your comfort zone, and mastering concepts like “Show, Don’t Tell” and “Kill Your Darlings.” What makes this course unique is its balance of honest encouragement and actionable advice—designed to help you immediately put each lesson into practice.
This course is ideal for aspiring writers, creatives, and experienced authors looking to reconnect with their voice. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to write, reflect, and experiment. By the end, you’ll feel more confident, inspired, and equipped to grow into the writer you want to become.
This module introduces the course and sets the foundation for improving your writing. You’ll define your starting point by identifying weak spots and exploring how exposure to strong writing influences your own work. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of where to focus your efforts and how to begin improving with intention.
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4 vidéos•Total 10 minutes
Introduction•2 minutes
Class Project•1 minute
Lesson 1: Weak Spots•4 minutes
Lesson 2: Immerse yourself•3 minutes
1 lecture•Total 10 minutes
Project Instructions•10 minutes
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
Recognizing Patterns and Practicing Improvement
Module 2•1 heure à terminer
Détails du module
In this module, you’ll focus on recognizing patterns in writing and using that awareness to make meaningful improvements. Through guided exercises and lessons, you’ll refine your use of language, strengthen your grammar, and learn how to balance showing and telling for more engaging writing.
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4 vidéos•Total 18 minutes
Lesson 3: Patterns•5 minutes
First Exercise•4 minutes
Lesson 4: Words and Grammar•5 minutes
Lesson 5: Show AND Tell•4 minutes
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Editing and Strengthening Your Writing
Module 3•1 heure à terminer
Détails du module
This module dives into the editing process, helping you sharpen your writing by knowing what to cut and what to build upon. You’ll practice reducing clutter, enhancing key ideas, and making your writing more concise and impactful. By the end, you’ll be able to critically assess and refine your work with confidence.
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3 vidéos•Total 14 minutes
Lesson 6: Reduce, delete, kill•7 minutes
Lesson 7: Build up•3 minutes
Second Exercise•4 minutes
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Building Habits and Sustaining Creativity
Module 4•2 heures à terminer
Détails du module
In the final module, you’ll focus on maintaining progress and building a sustainable writing practice. You’ll explore how habits, creativity, and mindset all contribute to stronger writing over time. This module encourages you to take ownership of your growth and continue developing your skills beyond the course.
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5 vidéos•Total 11 minutes
Lesson 8: Habits•3 minutes
Lesson 9: Creativity•4 minutes
Lesson 10: Don't be afraid•2 minutes
Third Exercise•1 minute
Final Thoughts•1 minute
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
1 évaluation par les pairs•Total 60 minutes
Course Project•60 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
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