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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

GS

Mar 10, 2019

It was a good course. It was a good grading method, I was a little opposed in the beginning but I now I understand the value of having more than a teacher read your work. It is very much worth it.

AB

May 27, 2020

I don't think the peer-reviewing is a great thing. I wrote a great scene got 100% grade at the end, but I got 0 at the first attempt of the same. Would be great if the mentor could have a look.

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By Marie-Hélène F

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Feb 23, 2016

Thank you so much for this amazing course!

By Deleted A

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Jun 29, 2023

I wish the course would have been longer!

By Gerasimos V

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Dec 24, 2020

A really wonderful course. Thanks a lot!!

By Angie H

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Apr 21, 2020

It is a kind of formula to creat a story.

By Jose A P M

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Jun 21, 2017

This course helps us to understand how to

By Jasmine K

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Apr 4, 2017

Brando Skyhorse is a fabulous instructor!

By Nuria G

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Mar 5, 2021

Me encantó aprende el mundo de escribir.

By Himanshu C

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Oct 1, 2020

Good Course for the Learning the Plot...

By Ángel H V G

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Jun 15, 2020

It has a nice formula for creating plots

By Joy T

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Feb 16, 2020

Quick, but I picked up some basic skills

By Elisabeth P

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Jul 14, 2022

I loved this course, thank you so much!

By Victor C

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Oct 26, 2017

Real clear and excellent for beginners!

By D. E

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Apr 5, 2016

This is an absolutely wonderful course.

By Kelly C

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Apr 2, 2016

easy to understand and funny Assignment

By kasandra f

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Sep 26, 2025

Muy bien explicado. Me gustó muchisimo

By GL

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Aug 30, 2021

Highly recommended for budding writers

By kavya v

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Apr 19, 2021

I really enjoyed learning this course.

By Eucabana

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Apr 16, 2020

Amei o curso como um todo. Parabéns!!!

By joanne m

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Oct 21, 2017

This is a great class I learned a lot.

By Lisa Z

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Oct 9, 2017

Great course! Great real life advice!

By fernando l

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Nov 3, 2023

An amazing experience and opportunity

By Erica A R

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Nov 23, 2020

I have a great experience. Thank you!

By Eric L

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Jul 24, 2020

was a very well put course. Loved it!

By Eirini S

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Apr 2, 2020

Very nice course! Extremely Detailed!

By Trina R

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Oct 14, 2018

Very insightful and practical advice.