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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....

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Course is great, very clear and focused tips to improve one's writing. The peer-review is not that good and there is no instructor's evaluation and feedback. I understand that would be a lot of work.

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I have always been an avid reader. I took this class to familiarize myself with the techniques behind plot development. I would highly recommend this course, and the creative writing specialization.

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By Zakir H M

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Jun 3, 2020

I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. I have cashed in on it a lot.

By Yash K

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Jan 30, 2021

Good intro, but not as in depth or rigorous as I would have liked

By Hanzala

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Jun 24, 2020

It really helped me in learning the process of writing something.

By Noelle M

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Apr 22, 2020

It was fun and a good way to keep me busy when 7th grade couldn't

By Sumit S

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Oct 2, 2018

Helpful, concise and well developed. Would definitely recommend.

By Ravi K B

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May 8, 2020

One of the best course among the others in this specialization.

By Brittney B

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Oct 23, 2017

Great opening course! Definitely will need to complete them all

By melanieterciapauladsouza

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May 28, 2020

Brando Skyhorse is a wonderful teacher and i love his course

By Sushreeta S

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Jun 18, 2019

It helped me polish my creativity in a professional manner

By chahat b

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Jul 14, 2020

it really helpful for those who had the urge of writing

By Lucien T

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Oct 6, 2017

A great introduction to the world of creative writing.

By Diana P

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May 3, 2024

Fantastic way to learn the basics of Creative Writing

By Evan E

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Oct 29, 2018

Fast and informative. Great feedback from classmates.

By Nancy W

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May 22, 2018

Good review of plot development and creative writing.

By Anthony M

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Jul 27, 2021

Great except for some of the peer graded feedback.

By Hala K

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Mar 6, 2020

A wonderful course with a wonderful community!

By Ayush A S

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Sep 6, 2020

A good simple course taught me about writing.

By Anay T

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Nov 9, 2017

Excellent course for a beginner like me

By THOMAS R

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Aug 2, 2023

The 21 point checklist is not provided

By Will F

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Jun 1, 2018

Great course, with a great instructor.

By ADEPU R

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Jun 17, 2020

very clear helps a lot for a beginner

By Julie M

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May 10, 2016

Full of helpful tips and suggestions.

By Sarah V K

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Jan 27, 2018

Great exercises and I learned a lot.

By David N

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Oct 19, 2017

Really enjoying this course so far.