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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

SD

Jul 13, 2020

It seems easy at the start; give it a week or two and you will be very surprised -- with yourself and your reaction to the feedback.

The instructions are easy to follow, the insights are priceless.

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.

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By Neil W

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Mar 6, 2022

I enjoyed the course. The exrecises and advice was solid but I still do not like peer grading.

By Ngoc A N H

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Nov 5, 2021

I find the knowledge in this class is not too much, but quitessential to start writing a story.

By tim B

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May 28, 2021

Outstanding in its coverage of the basic building parts of story structure. I highly recommend!

By abhishek k

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Jan 13, 2021

Great for beginners and anyone looking to understand their own craft through a structured lens.

By Rajesh C

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Jul 28, 2020

Great course! Very critical tips. Not a single unnecessary word. Huge help for novices like me.

By Luisa S

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May 21, 2020

A compelling and stimulating course to learn the basics of creative writing and plot structure,

By Ana G V F

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May 14, 2020

A very nice course where you learn the essentials about writing a plot. I very much enjoyed it!

By Mare

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Apr 20, 2020

Finally! This class taught me how to plot. Something I have been trying to figure out for years

By Krysten C

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Dec 5, 2019

I really loved this course. The instruction was clear and quick and the assignment challenging.

By DJ R

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Nov 10, 2018

Very good course. This course forced me to leave the box i had built for myself and my writing.

By Mariya G

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Mar 26, 2018

I found this course practical and helpful. I would highly recommend it to other novice writers.

By Alexandra L

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Mar 25, 2018

A lot of valuable information and the assignments are just right to try to put it into practice

By Jenn

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Sep 17, 2021

Great lessons that were easy to follow and not too long. the assignments were very beneficial.

By Anjali R

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Feb 5, 2021

It was extremely useful to me and helped me to formulate my thoughts and give them a structure

By Shanique H

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Apr 24, 2020

It was great. Very informative and I've already started the next course in the specialization.

By Ashley Z

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Apr 24, 2020

Really great, inspiring lectures and plenty of exercises to put the theoretical into practice.

By Albin D

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Sep 13, 2018

I've learned so much, but how to structure my scenes and plot in general, sticks out the most.

By Olumide O O

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Feb 14, 2024

Exceptionally recommended for all aspiring writers! Absolutely invaluable and amazing course.

By Huub S

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Dec 30, 2021

It was super fun to do! Learned a lot about story structure and scenes that was very helpful.

By Darssini L R

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Feb 1, 2021

I loved the course, especially the assignments; it helped me in building my skills. Awesome:)

By GABRIELA R

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Dec 6, 2020

I liked it very much! Every assignment was fun to do and all the material was well explained.

By Carrie C

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Nov 29, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. The instructor made things very clear and easy to follow along.

By Nicol H

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Aug 11, 2020

This class was informative and interesting. It helped me step up my creative writing skills.

By Patenopy G

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Jul 2, 2020

Aprendi muitas coisas: como deixar minha história atrativa, coerente e de fácil entendimento.

By Pola H

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Mar 8, 2016

I gave 5 stars to the craft of character - because it was great, but this is even better. yay