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
- Inklings Lab: Design a Novel Workbook
- Creativity Style Quiz: https://naomi300.typeform.com/to/LVTvSK
- Cheat Sheet: Make the Most of Your Creativity Style
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].