VISION

If you love reading, writing, or want to get a glimpse of this professional world then our course is for you. God gave you these passions for a reason and our desire is to unleash your potential and help you turn this gift into your mission field.

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OUR FOCUS

While traditional Universities will teach you the theory, here in the UofN we believe in learning by doing. In this intensive three-month program you will have lectures focused on various styles of writing taught by best-selling authors and experienced writers who will share the wisdom and expertise God has given them. Daily writing assignments, discussion groups, and a Christian worldview are woven throughout the program. Although many of the communication principles taught are universal, this course emphasizes the conventions of writing in the English language.

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

Dates

Sep 30 – Dec 22, 2021

Dates

Sep 24 – Dec 16, 2020

Dates

Sep 29 – Dec 21, 2022

Costs

$4,395

Languages

English

Prerequisites

Completion of YWAM/UofN Discipleship Training School and Outreach

In accordance with State Law, all students and student children must present proof of age appropriate vaccinations in order to attend any program at the University of the Nations—YWAM Kona. Please click here for the vaccination requirements.

SCHOOL TOPICS

How to create a story
Targeting your audience
Creating scenes
Developing characterization
Structuring an article or short story
Interviewing effectively
The logic behind editing
Crafting a fiction novel
Children’s literature
Scriptwriting and the power of dialogue
Blogs, websites, and newsletters
Branding and social media

OUTREACH / INTERNSHIPS

After completing the course you have the opportunity to stay on and continue with a three-month internship. Whether you want to develop your skill in editing, write your own book, or work with a communication team, we will help you to accomplish your goal while fostering your talent in a creative environment.

Total cost including tuition, room, & board: $2,500 (price may vary)

Matias & Samantha Arredondo

Matias and Samantha Arredondo are from Chile and the U.S. respectively. After meeting at the SOW in Texas, they married and followed God’s call to Hawaii. In 2016 they ran their first full School of Writing in Kona and have continued to offer the course every year since then. Their heart is to equip the next generation, from every nation and language, to communicate effectively for God, so in 2019 the school will be offered in both Ywam Kona (English) and Ywam San José (Bi-lingual) as they follow this vision. Their shared passion is to see Christian authors all over the world impacting the secular industry through the area of fiction. With this in mind, Samantha is working on an allegorical fantasy while Matias is finishing his own time-travel thriller.

Email: sowkona@gmail.com

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Accreditation

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE NATIONS IS NOT ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF EDUCATION.  Admission to the University of the Nations (U of N) and any of its sponsored programs is open to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, and educationally unrelated handicaps. U of N reserves the right to change schedules and course offerings as deemed necessary.

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