Creative Writing & Publishing with Dr Fawzia

About Course

Summer Enrollment: Completed.
Next offering: Fall 2025 or Spring 2026, insha’Allah.

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Every Saturday as 12:00pm EST.
Starts Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Creative Writing & Publishing: A 6-Week Guided Journey for Young Muslim Authors

From idea to finished manuscript—craft a story with purpose, polish it with mentorship, and prepare it for publication.

This 6-week live course, led by renowned children’s author and educator Dr. Fawzia Gilani-Williams, guides young Muslim writers through the exciting process of crafting, refining, and preparing their own story for publication.

You’ll learn how to develop meaningful characters, craft engaging plots, integrate Islamic values seamlessly, and polish your manuscript for readers and publishers alike—all in a warm, interactive setting.

✨ Along the way, you’ll benefit from personalized feedback, peer collaboration, and optional year-long VIP publishing support to help you launch your work into the world.

Ideal for aspiring writers ages 12+ who dream of making a difference with their stories.

👩‍🏫 Instructor

Dr. Fawzia Gilani-Williams
Renowned author, educator, and pioneer in Islamic children’s literature.

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👉 Seats are limited for this highly interactive mentorship experience. Save your spot today and bring your story to life!

Discover the difference between “mirror” and “window” books and why they matter
Define your audience and write with purpose and clarity
Create memorable, authentic characters that embody Islamic values naturally
Structure a compelling plot with conflict, climax, and resolution
Revise and refine your writing with professional techniques
Learn the basics of editing, formatting, and book design
Understand self-publishing, traditional publishing, and marketing fundamentals
Walk away with a polished manuscript ready to submit or self-publish

Course Content

Week 1: Writing with a Purpose
Learn why stories matter and how to write with meaning and clarity, rooted in Islamic values and reader awareness.

Mirror vs. Window Books
Islamic children’s literature explained
Your writing style and brainstorming
Activities: Sort books, brainstorm story idea, analyze Canadian model

Week 2: Foundations of Storytelling
Explore how theme, audience, and purpose work together to shape powerful, impactful stories.

Week 3: Building Strong Characters
Discover how to craft authentic, relatable characters whose actions and values resonate with readers.

Week 4: Crafting an Engaging Plot
Master the structure of a story—beginning, middle, and end—with tension, resolution, and moral depth.

Week 5: Writing & Revising Your Story
Turn your draft into a polished piece through editing, feedback, and rewriting with purpose.

Week 6: Preparing & Publishing Your Manuscript
Learn the essentials of formatting, publishing options, and how to get your book into readers’ hands.

Bonus Week 7: Post-Course Review Session
Receive personalized feedback, publishing guidance, and celebrate your progress toward becoming a published author(2 weeks after last class).

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Course Content

Week 1: Writing with a Purpose Learn why stories matter and how to write with meaning and clarity, rooted in Islamic values and reader awareness.

Mirror vs. Window Books

Islamic children’s literature explained

Your writing style and brainstorming

Activities: Sort books, brainstorm story idea, analyze Canadian model

Week 2: Foundations of Storytelling Explore how theme, audience, and purpose work together to shape powerful, impactful stories.

Theme hunt

Audience profile & purpose cards

Story triangle

Activities: Discuss themes, audience, and analyze notable picture books

Week 3: Building Strong Characters Discover how to craft authentic, relatable characters whose actions and values resonate with readers.

Create relatable characters

Clear motivations & authentic dialogue

Integrate Islamic values naturally

Activities: Character development workshop + feedback

Week 4: Crafting an Engaging Plot Master the structure of a story—beginning, middle, and end—with tension, resolution, and moral depth.

Plot structure: beginning, middle, end

Story arc: conflict, climax, resolution

Balancing fun & meaning

Activities: Structured outline + feedback

Week 5: Writing & Revising Your Story Turn your draft into a polished piece through editing, feedback, and rewriting with purpose.

Clear, engaging prose

Rewriting & editing techniques

Seamless Islamic integration

Activities: Draft + peer review

Week 6: Preparing & Publishing Your Manuscript Learn the essentials of formatting, publishing options, and how to get your book into readers’ hands.

Editing, proofreading, and formatting basics

Publishing options & intro to book design

Marketing & launch basics

Activities: Final manuscript + VIP publishing support

Bonus Week 7: Post-Course Review Session Receive personalized feedback, publishing guidance, and celebrate your progress toward becoming a published author(2 weeks after last class).

Final feedback

Publishing guidance

Celebrate your progress!

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