Welcome to Inklings Lab: Design a Novel

Well, hello there, and welcome!

We're excited that you're joining us for Inklings Lab: Design a Novel. The course officially begins on January 24, 2019. However, we wanted to give you a sneak peek right away.

In this quick introductory video, you'll meet me (that's me, Naomi, your mentor for this course) and hear the run-down about how the course will work.


WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE FOR THE COURSE:

Step One: Watch the intro video.

Step Two: Download and print the Inklings Lab: Design a Novel Workbook, attached below.

Step Three: Take the Creativity Style Quiz at this link and then check out the Make the Most of Your Creativity Style cheat sheet below.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Important dates:

December 3, 2018: Class Intro Materials Available

January 3, 2019: Pre-Launch of Parts One and Two

  • Part One: Sketching Ideas
  • Part Two: Crafting Characters

January 24, 2019: Official Start Date and Kick-Off Webcast, 4:00-5:00 (PST)

  • Topic: Tips for Navigating and Making the Most of Inklings Lab: Design a Novel

February 7, 2019: Webcast, 4:00 pm (PST)

  • Topic: Decision Making: Characters, World-Building, Plot

February 28, 2019: Webcast, 4:00 pm (PST)

  • Topic: Next Steps: Drafting, Problem-Solving, Revision

For this course, you'll need:

  • Inklings Lab: Design a Novel Workbook
  • Pencil
  • Scratch Paper
  • A journal or computer (or other tool you prefer for loose drafting)
  • Index Cards
  • Post-its
  • (optional) Art Supplies such as colored pencils, markers, collage materials, etc.


If you have any questions before, during, or after the course, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm at [email protected].

Inklings Lab-Design a Novel Workbook.pdf
Making the Most of Your Creativity Style.pdf
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