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Course Description

Designed specifically for those with little to no fiction writing experience, find your pathway towards your fiction writing goals. Learn the basic building blocks of story: character, plot and setting. Then discover the different forms of fiction writing and some of the genres you might like to explore. Create a new work of fiction, or revive an old one that’s been sitting in your bottom drawer.                                                                           

Course Outline

Unit 1 - The building blocks of story
Unit 2 - Character and Conflict
Unit 3 - Setting and Plot
Unit 4 - Putting it all together                                                                                                          

Notes

Instructor: Jacqui Lipton

Format & Time Commitment: Virtual and self‑paced, with defined start and end dates. Expect to spend approximately 4 hours per week on coursework.                        

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Section Title
Introduction to Fiction Writing
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Sep 08, 2026 to Oct 02, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee $195.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
1.6 CEUs

Section Notes

  • Instructor: Jacqui Lipton
  • Course Format: Virtual, self-guided.
  • Course Duration:  September 8, 2026 to October 2, 2026
  • Access to Course: An invitation into the online classroom will be emailed to you typically the Wednesday prior to the start of the course. If you haven’t received the invite by the following morning, you can forward the confirmation email to info@ugotclass.org for a prompt resend.