CLASS DESCRIPTION

Everyone’s got a story to tell. Some are funny. Some are inspiring. Others are tragic. But no matter how compelling your story might seem, it won’t resonate with readers unless you’re able to effectively translate your concept onto the page.

Celebrated journalist, novelist and memoirist Joyce Maynard will give you the tools you need to transform your brilliant idea into an absorbing memoir that readers won’t be able to put down.

Maynard will begin by walking you through the process of identifying your story and how best to tell it. She’ll then help you develop your story through language, story structure, dramatic tension, dialogue, description and editing. Finally, she’ll address the challenges of the writing life, such as how to create a productive practice, design a comfortable writing space, deal with rejection and find an audience.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

Understand the difference between telling what happened and exploring your journey.
Figure out what to include in your story and what to cut out.
Decide on a point of view, a point of entry and a structure.
Get over your fears of revealing embarrassing truths about yourself.
Stop worrying about being judged.
Deal with loneliness and find your tribe.
Develop the arc of a sentence, a paragraph and a story.
Listen to the sound and rhythm of your sentences.

Article from : https://www.creativelive.com/class/writing-your-story-joyce-maynard

Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers are worlds apart. At a crossroads in their lives, they share a hospital room and discover they have two things in common: a desire to spend the time they have left doing everything they ever wanted to do and an unrealized need to come to terms with who they are. Together they embark on the road trip of a lifetime, becoming friends along the way and learning to live life to the fullest, with insight and humor.

About this course

This course explores a variety of electronic applications used in the promotion of healthy behavior, focusing on cases relating to physical health (electronic cigarettes), mental health (apps and wearables), and social health (e-mediation). In each of these areas, experts will share cutting-edge scientific knowledge and demonstrate some of the latest e-applications to boost healthy behavior. The course consists of 3 modules:

e-Cigarette: Promoting physical health. In this module, you will learn about the potential implications of e-cigarettes as a Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy. You will gain contemporary scientific knowledge about the safety, efficacy, and potential health threats of using e-cigarettes.

e-Mental Health: Promoting mental health. In this module, you will learn about innovations in online, mobile and wearable tools used in mental healthcare (a rapidly expanding field), as well as their potential advantages and disadvantages.

e-Mediation: Promoting social health. In this module, you will learn about the core principles of mediation, and how you can use electronic communication to prevent escalation and promote conflict resolution during the mediation process.

This MOOC consists of knowledge clips, demonstration movies, exercises, discussion, and homework (reading) assignments.

What you'll learn

After the course, you will be able to objectively evaluate the pros and cons of various e-based health-promotion innovations, and effectively use some of these e-channels to promote healthy behavior.

Article from:https://www.edx.org/course/trends-in-e-psychology

A former basketball all-star, who has lost his wife and family foundation in a struggle with addiction, attempts to regain his soul and salvation by becoming the coach of a disparate ethnically mixed high school basketball team at his alma mater.

In the small town of Jewel, Minnesota, the summer begins with a shock when they find the body of Jimmy Quinn, a wealthy but unpopular resident, in the river. Sheriff Brody Dern, not too eager to solve the case, faces a community divided about the prime suspect, Noah Bluestone, a Native American fired by Quinn. Noah, who served in World War II, returns home to racism and prejudice, worsened by his Japanese wife.

While the murder investigation takes center stage, the novel delves into the characters' lives and the post-war era. The author, William Kent Krueger, paints a vivid picture of this world, especially the river that plays a significant role. He crafts the story with care and skill, revealing it naturally and at a perfect pace.

What truly shines in the book is the characters. They are all well-drawn, with their own motivations, emotions, biases, and stories. Krueger's prose is full of moments that make you pause and reflect, making "The River We Remember" a captivating and memorable read for all.

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo's career nosedives while Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.

The epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who killed his wife. His journey takes him west to Hell on Wheels, a dangerous, raucous, lawless melting pot of a town that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, an engineering feat unprecedented for its time.

Chris Evert, nicknamed the "Ice Maiden" for her calm and composed demeanor on the court, is a tennis legend who dominated women's tennis during the 1970s and early 1980s. Known for her exceptional baseline play and consistency, Evert won a total of 18 Grand Slam singles titles, including seven French Open titles and six US Open titles.

Evert's fierce rivalry with Martina Navratilova is one of the most celebrated in tennis history, and their duels captivated fans around the world. Evert's career achievements include a record 125 consecutive clay-court victories and holding the World No. 1 ranking for a total of 260 weeks.

Off the court, Evert has remained involved in tennis as a commentator and coach. Her impact on the sport goes beyond her playing days, and she is recognized for her contributions to women's tennis and her graceful presence both on and off the court.

In small-town Texas, affable and popular mortician Bernie Tiede strikes up a friendship with Marjorie Nugent, a wealthy widow well known for her sour attitude. When she becomes controlling and abusive, Bernie goes to great lengths to remove himself from her grasp.

Known for his extraordinary scoring ability and "Mamba Mentality" mindset, Bryant earned five NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVP awards, and 18 NBA All-Star selections. Off the court, he was a successful entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist, deeply committed to youth sports and education. Tragically, Bryant's life was cut short in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others. Despite his untimely passing, Bryant's legacy as a basketball icon and inspirational figure continues to inspire millions worldwide.

With a career spanning several decades, she rose to prominence in the 1990s with hits like "Independence Day" and "A Broken Wing". Martina McBride is recognized for her powerful vocals and emotive performances, often delving into themes of empowerment and social issues in her songs. Her versatile style, encompassing country, pop, and contemporary elements, has earned her numerous awards, including CMAs, ACMs, and Grammys. Beyond music, McBride is involved in philanthropy. Her enduring impact on country music, marked by chart-topping hits and a dedicated fan base, establishes her as one of the genre's most respected and influential artists.

Rachel Keller is a journalist investigating a videotape that may have killed four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video... and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the Ring so she can save herself and her son.

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

Based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, 12th Fail sheds limelight on fearlessly embracing the idea of restarting the academic journey despite the setbacks and challenges and reclaiming one's destiny at a place where millions of students attempt the world's toughest competitive exam: UPSC.

Along with his new friends, a teenager who was arrested by the US Secret Service and banned from using a computer for writing a computer virus discovers a plot by a nefarious hacker, but they must use their computer skills to find the evidence while being pursued by the Secret Service and the evil computer genius behind the virus.