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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 Regina J

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

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 Jensen

May 9, 2024

Finally, I got it! The course should have been five-star rated, but the devastating peer review feedback is really depressing.

By ANGEL Y S V

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

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

Nov 16, 2021

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

By Sharon

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

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

Jul 4, 2017

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

By Nick V

Feb 16, 2021

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

By Lubaba A

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

Jan 18, 2022

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

By Bridgit

Nov 14, 2018

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

By Rima A

Mar 24, 2018

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

By Sumit S

Jan 24, 2019

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

By NICOLAS S

Jun 8, 2021

comments on essays were not developped, great content anyway

By Naomi G

Nov 9, 2020

The course was good and Amity Ma'am is a good teacher

By Pawee S

Jan 8, 2018

It helped me a lot. Has good lesson content

By Eternally P

Apr 27, 2020

Awesome course, awesome professors

By Perni G

Nov 1, 2016

Great knowledge. Time consuming.

By Lisa D

Apr 30, 2018

This class was fun and helpful.

By Ritu G

Apr 20, 2016

Very good course, thanks!

By Wendy C

May 20, 2021

Too many guest authors.

By Ananti C

Jan 1, 2025

nice and wonderful 😊

By Diana G

Nov 23, 2020

very useful and fun