Write a Fantasy Adventure: Discover Mythology and Create Your Epic Tale

In this writing class, you'll:

• Use ancient mythology & hieroglyphics to inspire and expand your imagination.

• Spark the idea for your own original fantasy world. 

• Learn to write characters that readers will fall in love with and admire.  

• Gain new perspective on your favorite fantasy books (like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games)

• And write the first 10 pages of your epic fantasy tale (all with confidence and ease!) 

Hi, I'm Morgan Lindsay Nelson and I'm thrilled to be teaching this class here at Skillshare!

Here's a bit about myself so you know me better:

• I am a writer and visual artist. 

• Writing has been a constant love of mine throughout my life. 

• I've written screenplays for the past ten years, lifestyle articles for digital startups and pen short stories.

• I am a total nerd for all things creative.

• I work with aspiring writers to guide them through the (sometimes-overwhelming) world of writing and energize their creativity so it all feels fresh and fun. 

• Introduction
• Lesson 1: Mythology in Today's Pop Culture
• Lesson 2: Profiling Fantasy Characters
• Lesson 3: Story Basics
• Lesson 4: The Root of Obsession (or: What's at Stake?)
• Lesson 5: Maximizing Intuition
• Lesson 6: Pin Your Way to Creativity
• Lesson 7: How It All Begins
• Lesson 8: Get It Written, Stress-Free
• Lesson 9: Done Is Better Than Perfect
• Bonus Lesson: Battling Crystal Ball Clarity
• Project: Step 1
• Project: Step 2
• Project: Step 3 and Conclusion