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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

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.

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.

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By ANASWARA P S

Apr 30, 2021

actually a great platform to aquire many skills

By Leslie O

Mar 30, 2021

I really liked the structure and learned a lot.

By Gnaneshwer M

Jul 30, 2020

A very helpful course that presents good stuff.

By Akash K

Jun 15, 2020

this course plants more confident on my writing

By Debra L

Mar 19, 2020

The instructor and course materials were great.

By Famutimi O

Jan 9, 2019

It was easy to relate to and was comprehensible

By Claudia M

Jul 3, 2018

Great insights on how to build a coherent story

By Andelka Z

Mar 5, 2016

just amazing and helpful. thank you from the <3

By Viktorija J

Dec 24, 2020

I loved this course! Easy following and clear.

By Nurul N A B A Z

Oct 19, 2020

A great start for everyone, insightful course!

By Unni M K

Jun 27, 2018

It's very helpful and does improve the skills.

By Peter P

Sep 18, 2016

Perfect basic information for me. Thanks a lot

By Khoi N

Jul 8, 2023

Great source for creative writing! I love it!

By D R

Jun 16, 2022

Good simple introduction to creative writing.

By Manny S

Dec 12, 2020

Very relevant content and clear presentation.

By Claudia F

Jul 9, 2020

Great course! I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

By Sarah A

Oct 24, 2019

Organized, specific, challenging, and useful.

By Gwen H

Jun 7, 2018

Very informative, with helpful peer feedback.

By Maurice C

Mar 4, 2018

great class learned many things about Plot...

By Carreen P

Nov 23, 2017

The course is very useful and well delivered.

By Sarunjade P

Nov 5, 2016

Awesome for the beginner of creative writing!

By Kimberly F

Jun 30, 2019

I was a complete novice and I learned a lot.

By Jenny J G L

Feb 16, 2018

Very interesting course. I've learned a lot.

By Светлана В

Dec 3, 2017

Thank you a lot. This course was veryuseful.

By Anjum

May 18, 2017

Great course.

Dr. Brando is a great teacher.