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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

LB

Nov 15, 2018

Great information about plot and scene structure. The information about revision was entirely new to me - thank you! The exercises were good and difficult in a good way that helped me hone my writing.

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.

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By ISABELA N C

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Apr 18, 2023

I learned a lot from this course, loved the way I taught and had fun doing the exercises

By Ulises A

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Mar 3, 2022

Great nuts and bolts training on developing a clear plot with basic character motivation

By Danilo C C

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Jul 5, 2020

Este curso es fantástico, su contenido es muy práctico. Aprendí muchas cosas grandiosas.

By Prabhanjan T

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May 2, 2020

An excellent course, and it boosts my confidence that I can indulge in creative writing!

By Simona

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Aug 4, 2019

I loved the assignments and taking part in this course was definitely a time well spent.

By Jennifer T

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Apr 6, 2018

Fantastic introduction to plot with lots of great examples and concrete tips to improve.

By Nathan B

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Mar 21, 2018

I learned a lot about writing and the importance of allowing your characters to be free.

By Cathy M

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Jun 19, 2023

CURSO PERFEITO, ME AJUDOU BASTANTE A ESCREVER SOBRE UM GENERO QUE NUNCA EXPLOREI ANTES.

By MANIKANDAN M

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Aug 21, 2022

This course helped me to get a good start in understanding the science of story writing

By Jacqueline V

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Nov 4, 2021

What a fun introduction to the basics of plot in Creative Writing with Brando Skyhorse!

By Ruby G

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Apr 13, 2021

I loved and appreciated this course and all instructors. Thank you Mr. Brando Skyhorse.

By Anan A A

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Jul 16, 2019

This is an amazing course!! I loved doing it!! The course coordinator is just the best!

By Padmavati G

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Oct 27, 2016

Very informative course. I enjoyed doing the assignments and reading my peers write ups

By Sanam K

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May 30, 2022

It is a real apportunity for people around the world to have access to well aducation.

By Veronica T W

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Apr 24, 2022

Students (including me) can easily understand the modules. Thank you for the teaching!

By Amber B

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Oct 1, 2016

Great way to bump up writing skills, especially with plot development. Really enjoyed!

By IMTIAZ A

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Jun 14, 2016

very good and well organized course that helped me a lot to improve my writing skills.

By Anne G M

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Mar 7, 2023

Great course! Gave me a lot of insight into how to build a story that engages others.

By 贾臻涛

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Dec 16, 2021

It is short but many ideas are heuristic,It can told me how to write and how to read.

By Kate S

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Apr 2, 2020

I learned way more than I expected. It made writing a novel seem way more manageable.

By Sarah S

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Apr 13, 2017

A super introduction to writing that leads, step by step, to the confidence to write.

By ALS

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Oct 26, 2020

this course fine tuned my writing skills and helped me write in a more active voice.

By George H

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Sep 27, 2020

Exception skills taught through Brando Skyhorse, which are clear and easy to follow.

By David T

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Apr 23, 2020

Relatively easy but quite educational. May take a little time to finish peer reviews

By Cashmere J

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Feb 23, 2016

Very simple videos to understand complex ideas. Had a whole lot of fun watching them