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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot by Wesleyan University

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About the Course

In this course aspiring writers will be introduced to perhaps the most elemental and often the most challenging element of story: plot. We will learn what keeps it moving, how it manipulates our feelings, expectations, and desires. We will examine the choices storytellers make to snag our imaginations, drag them into a fictional world, and keep them there. We will learn how to outline and structure a plot, discuss narrative arc, pacing and reversals and reveal the inevitable surprise: connecting the beginning, middle and end....

Top reviews

DA

Nov 30, 2016

Great course to take as the first step in the sequence of the "Creative Writing" certification. Exercises are fun, professor provides useful methodology, load is manageable for someone with a day job.

BM

Nov 4, 2019

The course was informative on how to build, structure and develop the plot of our own stories. It was also very helpful in guiding us through the editing process. A useful course for aspiring writers.

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By Gary L

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Mar 14, 2017

Thank you Brando for giving me the tools to write my own.

By cora B

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Apr 2, 2016

Great course, really helped me develop my skills in plot.

By Gabriela C S

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Oct 1, 2020

I really recommend this amazing course. I learned a lot!

By Claretta T W

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Apr 12, 2016

I learned quite a few new themes. This is a great class.

By Rodrigo S

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Sep 13, 2022

Amazing course, teacher and guests. I learnt a lot. :)

By Indika B

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Nov 16, 2020

Great course, I learned the basics of creative writing.

By Yuruani A

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Oct 22, 2019

A fun course to follow, informative and easy to follow.

By Rodrigo B W

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Jan 21, 2018

Very good lessons, interviews, audio and video quality.

By Goher I P

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Oct 14, 2017

This is simply very informative and interesting course.

By Diego B A

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Aug 29, 2016

Its just been the first week.... and I love it!!!!!!!!!

By Amanda C

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Aug 15, 2016

Brando Skyhorse is a well spoken instructor. Well done.

By Cierra K

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Jul 12, 2023

I found him and what he taught to be extremely helpful

By Mohamad N

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May 9, 2023

It was a great journey. Thanks for the great teaching.

By Negin S B

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Jan 11, 2023

Great fluent and simple explanations. Good assignments

By Aisha M

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Oct 8, 2022

This course helps me how to begin story step by step

By Deleted A

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Feb 12, 2021

I loved this course and found the information helpful.

By Rodrigo P d l G

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Aug 28, 2020

Esta clase pide algo más de dedicación del estudiante.

By Manojj D

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Jul 4, 2020

A wonderful course for beginners! Absolutely helpful!.

By Brooke B

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Jul 14, 2019

I loved every video and writing exercise. Well taught!

By Luis A P T

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Feb 4, 2019

Super great! I have learned a lot. Highly recommended.

By Maggie M

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Jan 4, 2019

LOVED IT. Very practical and grounding. Inspiring too.

By D'Andra L

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Oct 27, 2018

The best out of all the courses in the specialization.

By Patricia A

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Dec 20, 2017

Really liked the 21-point checklist to revise my work.

By Tina M

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Jul 26, 2017

I thought this was a great class. Highly recommend it.

By Naresh K

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Jun 28, 2022

Easy to understand the structure of basic writing :)