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About the Course

In this course aspiring writers will be introduced to the techniques that masters of fiction use to ground a story in a concrete world. From the most realist settings to the most fantastical, writers will learn how to describe the physical world in sharp, sensory detail. We will also learn how to build credibility through research, and to use creative meditation exercises to deepen our own understanding of our story worlds, so that our readers can see all that we imagine....

Top reviews

EB

Jul 1, 2020

Great course, it taught me things that I would have never learned otherwise, in this course you must take your time, don't rush, because if you do you will miss the most important points of the curse.

MR

Sep 13, 2023

This was course was incredibly fun and engaging to do; the skills I've gained are wide ranged, and the assignments and activities were surprisingly helpful in streamlining many of my existing skills.

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By Jennifer B

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Aug 11, 2021

This course was quite enlightening, especially for someone who wants to improve their skills in creative writing. Very clear and concise. Valuable pointers to keep in mind when crafting your story. I enjoyed the journeying.

By Chideraa I

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Jul 7, 2022

Excellent guidance and prompts. Taking this course helped me push my writing beyond limits, discover new styles to explore and become a more intentional writer. Thank you, Amity Gaige! Thank you, Wesleyan University!

By Rayyan F

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Jul 16, 2021

Loved this course. The assignments were interesting and challenging. Anonymous learner are the annoying, they rarely give useful feedback and take the assignment seriously. This severely diminished the experience.

By Maya K

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Oct 12, 2016

The creative writing series of classes have been extremely enjoyable. The classes are very well organized, the pace of the work was perfect for me. Wish there were another series of classes I could take.

By Rhen W

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Jan 31, 2022

I really enjoyed this course and learned a lot. I would have liked more reading samples, especially in weeks 3 and 4, which didn't include any. But I loved the video interviews with authors.

By Shalini N

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Jul 11, 2018

A good course a lot of learning. Except for the last week when there was nothing in depth. Also the last two assignments overlap??? The first three weeks were otherwise really great.

By Roy N

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Jan 25, 2018

This was a very solid course. It introduced me to perspectives I hadn't heard before. I think my writing has improved because of the course. I am a lot better at setting my scenes.

By Maria-Isabel C

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Feb 11, 2021

This was one of my favorites. It helped me understand the importance of observing every detail around me and unleashed my own style on description. I really enjoyed it!

By arya k s

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Apr 2, 2018

This course makes you see your surroundings, it takes you back to your childhood and urges you to gather information from everywhere and tell it in a compelling manner.

By Karen R

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Mar 3, 2018

At times the assignment title or the assignment itself didn't seem to fit the lesson for the week but the lessons were intriguing and got me thinking and writing!

By Regina

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Jun 15, 2022

Excellent Course with an engaging professor! I felt progressively challenged by each assignment and gained excellent tips to improve my writing.

By Sandra D

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Feb 17, 2019

Good course overall. Assignments are challenging. I think more study material could be added in the course to make it more interesting.

By ANGEL Y S V

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Aug 27, 2020

Me ayudó mucho a mejorar mis descripciones. Siempre he tenido problemas con eso, así que estoy muy contento con el resultado.

By Dawn S

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Jun 2, 2016

This is great course for challenging your perceptions of things and encouraging you to try out different perspectives.

By María d P E A L

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Nov 16, 2021

I think more examples need to be provided to better understand how to craft a setting and incorporate time

By Sharon

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Apr 2, 2016

I enjoyed learning about how to create a vitamin rich unit of fiction and the importance of specific words.

By abrar a

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Mar 23, 2018

love the professor n her approach to writing... some of the best n practical exercises I did in writing

By Ian B

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Jul 4, 2017

Great course for getting into the nitty gritty of how your story should feel. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

By Nick V

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Feb 16, 2021

Great course, it made me discover different aspects for creating a setting that feels alive.

By Lubaba A

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Mar 16, 2017

it's amazing course that gave you a new point of view for writing and a very good training

By Paula S

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Jan 18, 2022

This course was good to remind me of the basics for setting and description.

By Bridgit

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Nov 14, 2018

The Course is very good. I would like more assignments and tutor's grades

By Rima A

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Mar 24, 2018

this course is really great. it helps you to think out of the box

By Sumit S

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Jan 24, 2019

Helped marginally, visible change in my writing. I'm very happy.

By NICOLAS S

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Jun 8, 2021

comments on essays were not developped, great content anyway