Glamour Presents: How to Tell Your Story

Master the Basics of Writing Effective Stories

Created by: Glamour Magazine

Created by: Elisabeth Egan

What Will I Learn?

• Master the basics of storytelling and how that helps make a compelling piece of writing
• Master the six core pillars of storytelling including subject, voice, character, setting, turning point and revision.
• Learn best practices from top selling authors including Jessica Knoll ("The Luckiest Girl Alive"), J.Courtney Sullivan (The Engagements), Camille Perri ("The Assistants"), Stephanie Clifford ("Everybody Rise"), Mbolo Imbue ("Behold the Dreamers"), and Ed Park ("Personal Days")
• Produce a personal essay of your own that is ready to share with others.
• Know how to explore how to publish a written piece, and how to continue your writing for the future.

Requirements

• Come with a desire to put your thoughts into words and a point of view you're excited to share!

Target audience

• This course is for novice writers who feel they have something to say but who don’t know how to start putting words on the page
• This course is not a good fit for someone who has a lot of writing experience and a strong grip on the basics of storytelling.