Write Fiction Like Great Movies
Explore the nuances of fictional stories and give yourself the power to craft stories that stay with readers long after the last word is read.
You have learned the basics, the terminologies, and definitions of the elements of fiction writing. Now, you’ll learn how to truly awaken the spirit of feverish, hypnotic, and lasting stories, as great screenwriters do.
This course is a work of reflective teaching, shaped by my journey—from writing my first journal in high school to studying theater as an undergraduate, from once running a story blog to writing two novels and a collection of poems, and from teaching storytelling to adult learners to relearning the craft through thoughtful critique and exposure to the finest works by today’s local and international creative minds.
It’s not a course on rules or strict methods of writing. Rather, it's an invitation to discover the creative thinking and craftsmanship that go into creating stories that truly stand out.
Course Modules
- Recap: Elements of Fiction Writing
- The Most Powerful, Simplest Definition of A Story
- What All Great Movies Have in Common
- The Mental State of A Wickedly Good Writer
- The Making of a Hypnotic Story
- Creating A Story That Lives Beyond the Page
- Mix or Strip: Making Genre Convention Choices
- Kill or Keep: Making Important Character Choices
- Character Depth: Ways and Means of Creating Rich Characters
- The Audience: What's In It for Them
- Language: Designing Bespoke Suits for Your Characters
- Language: Between Deeper Meanings and the Unseen and Unknown
- Worlds & Motions: Giving Characters Sandboxes or Labyrinths
- A Genius Writer's Playground: Voice, Style, Identity
- A Writer Prepares: Research, Confidentiality, AI, and Other Weighty Matters
- Questions and Answers on Craft and Productivity
- Tryout: A Writing Adventure
What You’ll Walk Away With
Learn how to think like a genius writer and master your own voice and style as a storyteller.
Write fiction stories that bring readers back after their first read.
Create characters that readers become addicted to and remember long after they finish the story.
Learn how to manage your creative process and deal with productivity roadblocks.
What You Can Do After Taking the Course
- Write a story you'll be proud to tell people about.
- Launch out as a paid ghostwriter and earn well from writing for others.
- Step up your writing journey with web series and build a loyal readership.
- Go Pro: Turn your dusty ideas into stories for film or a YouTube channel series.
Delivery Mode
Rich and short videos you can watch at your own pace.
Duration
Four to six hours of watch time, but it can be more depending on your speed.
Who Is It For?
Writers who already have basic creative writing skills and want to explore more nuanced writing that sets their work apart.
When Is It Launching?
February 5, 2027.
Waitlist Price
$20 / #27,500
Launch Price: $45 / ₦61,875Original Price: $109 / ₦150,000
Waitlist Price Deadline
The waitlist price ends on the course launch day. Secure your seat, and we will notify you once it launches.
Perks of Joining the Waitlist
- Get the course at the special waitlist price before it goes up.
- Start your year by learning a skill you can leverage in multiple ways for personal gains.
- Get direct feedback from the course instructor on your writing project. This is only free to waitlist subscribers.
Esther Uzoamaka Okoloeze
This course is taught by Esther Uzoamaka Okoloeze. A former book and content editor, 3x author and poet, and a storytelling coach with a background in theater arts and film studies.
How You'll Access the Course
The course will be hosted on our learning platform, and we'll email you the details to create your account and access the course on the launch day. However, we'll keep in touch with updates along the way.
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Write Fiction Like Great Movies