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Course Description

The foundation of any good story is… a good story. This 8-week session led by novelist and screenwriter Barbara Radecki focuses on the fundamentals of effective storytelling for fiction, memoir, and screenplay. Discussions will include real-world experience, with an emphasis on essential writing tools, examples, and checklists. The course is designed to help learners at every stage in their writing journey, from those with only a fledgling idea to those looking to take a fully-realized project to the next level. You will receive written and/or verbal feedback on your developing story structure. This course is applicable to the Certificate in Creative Writing. 

Learning Outcomes

  • How to structure a story in the most effective way.      
  • How to build compelling character arcs.
  • How to build and invigorate each scene.
  • How to create a workable template that will enhance your story and your writing experience.               

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Oct 14, 2026 to Dec 02, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information

Section Notes

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

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  • This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review.
  • Webinars will be held on Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 9:00pm ET.

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