MEET YOUR FACULTY

ROSHANI CHOKSHI is the author of commercial and critically acclaimed books for middle grade and young adult readers that draw on world mythology and folklore. Her work has been nominated for the Locus and Nebula awards, and has frequently appeared on Best of The Year lists from Barnes and Noble, Forbes, Buzzfeed and more. Her New York Times bestselling series include The Star-Touched Queen duology, The Gilded Wolves, and Aru Shah and The End of Time, which has been optioned for film by Paramount Pictures.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In The Muse, the Myth, the Legend: Storytelling from Start to Finish, students will reawaken their sense of wonder to find inspiration in the world around them. Students will explore the gaps and fissures in myth and fairytale and be equipped with critical tools to find access points for retellings, new perspectives, and fresh angles. Students will be able to test the strength of their story ideas, and see them through from start to finish. 

Roshani guides students through craft foundations such as how to build stories around emotional anchors and how to pay homage to history while still engaging with the audience and, most importantly, honoring our intentions as authors. Though rooted in myth, fairytale, and fantastical elements, these tools and techniques can apply to works of any genre.

COURSE LAYOUT

This course includes three learning modules. Each module is broken into three individual lessons that include video lectures, assignments, exercises, and opportunities for self-reflection. Modules are designed to be completed in sequential order as each lesson builds on top of the previous one. Library courses also include recordings from the Live Q&A sessions with the author completed during the live course.