The Power of Archetype & Write a More Masterful Sentence

Masterful Storytelling: Character Development & Sentence Craft

Unlock the secrets to compelling narratives with this comprehensive course on character development and sentence writing. Learn to create unforgettable characters that resonate with readers and drive your story forward.

Character Creation: Archetypes & Nuance

Discover how to build believable characters by understanding and utilizing archetypes. Go beyond stereotypes and craft nuanced characters with strengths and weaknesses that fuel plot and conflict. This course explores:

• Character Arc: Develop characters with compelling journeys.
• Archetypes: Explore various archetypes, including the Hero, Rebel, Innocent, Creator, Sage, Magician, Explorer, Caregiver, Jester, Ruler, and Lover. Learn how to maximize their potential and utilize their flaws.
• Characters vs. Real People: Distinguish between realistic and archetypal characters.
• How to Use Other Types of Archetypes and Personality Types.

Sentence & Scene Mastery: Authorial Techniques & Literary Devices

Elevate your writing from ordinary to extraordinary. This course delves into authorial techniques and literary devices to create evocative prose and purpose-driven scenes. You'll learn:

• Showing vs. Telling: Master the art of "showing" character traits and emotions, rather than simply "telling" the reader.
• Literary Techniques: Discover techniques to enhance mood, tone, characterization, conflict, plot, theme, and emotion.
• Literary Devices: Learn to use literary devices effectively to enrich your writing.
• Word Choice: Understand the power of word choice and how it contributes to overall impact.
• Purpose-Driven Scenes: Craft scenes that advance the plot and deepen character understanding.

What You’ll Get:

• Downloadable PDF: A 30-page PDF packed with notes, charts, and supplementary materials (available on the first video).
• Manuscript Feedback: Receive feedback on 10 pages of your own writing.

Course Structure:

This course is designed for both beginner and intermediate writers and covers a range of topics:

1. Introduction to Autumn Bardot and Course
2. The Power of Archetypes
3. Characters vs Real People
4. Character Arc
5. Different Kinds of Archetypes
6. The Heroes: The Chief, Rebel, Adventurer, & Warrior Archetype, and How to Maximize, Augment, and Utilize Their Weaknesses and Strengths
7. The Heroes: The Charmer, Best Friend, Professor, & Lost Soul, and How to Maximize, Augment, and Utilize Their Weaknesses and Strengths
8. Literary Archetypes: The Innocent & Rebel Archetype How to Maximize, Augment, and Utilize Their Weaknesses and Strengths
9. Literary Archetypes: The Creator & Every Person and How to Maximize, Augment, and Utilize Their Weaknesses and Strengths
10. How to Use Other Types of Archetypes and Personality Types. Literary Archetype: The Sage and How to Maximize, Augment, and Utilize Their Weaknesses and Strengths
11. Literary Archetypes: The Magician & Explorer, and How to Maximize, Augment, and Utilize Their Weaknesses and Strengths
12. Literary Archetypes: The Caregiver & Jester, and How to Maximize, Augment, and Utilize Their Weaknesses and Strengths
13. Literary Archetypes: The Ruler & Lover, and How to Maximize, Augment, and Utilize Their Weaknesses and Strengths
14. Exploring Authorial Techniques and Literary Devices in an Excerpt from Ray Bradbury
15. Exploring Authorial Techniques and Literary Devices in an Excerpt from Tariq Ali
16. Why Word Choice Matters and How it All Works Together

"Autumn’s experience as a writer and teacher gives her a unique ability to simplify complex writing elements into easy-to-understand steps." - Pam Sheppard, Developmental Editor and Meta Data Analyst