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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.

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.

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By Claudia

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Jul 1, 2017

So many useful tips and a wonderful structure to follow when creating a plot! I enjoyed all the lessons!

By Joanne H

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May 24, 2016

Thanks to instructor Skyhorse for devising a course that is useful, yet not overwhelming to the student.

By PavanVyas

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Jun 28, 2021

Very much enjoyed during the course time. Very useful content with varieties of interesting interviews.

By Patrick W

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Jun 16, 2021

It was a great course. I was able to write much more than I have ever before and it was very enjoyable.

By Ryan B

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Aug 28, 2020

With such an incredible community and helpful engaging modules this class is a MUST for future authors!

By Harshal K

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May 16, 2020

This is a great course for someone who loves to write and is looking into starting their writing carrer

By Galo V

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Dec 18, 2022

Un curso muy ilustrativo y muy bien dirigido por el profesor. Las entrevistas son un gran complemento.

By Laura L

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Feb 8, 2022

Recommended by those who are serious about writing. Affordable for many too! This was a plus for me!

By Judith A

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May 24, 2021

I didn't know what I was missing in my writing ability. Thank you Brando. The course really helped me.

By Jackie A

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Jan 1, 2021

Comprehensive and engaging. I liked the hearing the perspective of accomplished writers in the videos.

By Isaac M

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Dec 4, 2020

I have gained skills in plot craft and I now can write stories of good quality and elevated creativity

By Elisa G A F

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Sep 1, 2020

Loved it! I learned a lot about structure and character development. I can tell I improved my writing.

By Marileen S

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May 4, 2020

Thank you. I really learnt a lot and I can actually see the difference this course made in my writing.

By Fernanda B

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Sep 22, 2017

Thank you very much! I'll go on with all the courses! It is being great! I learnt a lot with that one!

By Ольга О

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Jun 12, 2016

Thank you very much! I was enjoying this course and I hope that I will be enjoying all specialization.

By Masooma Z

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Oct 5, 2020

This was an amazing experience and I will highly recommend this course to all my peers.

Happy Learning

By Apryl E

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Sep 3, 2020

Enjoyed the course content including the course assignments which encouraged and challenged students

By Chimfeka A O

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Jul 24, 2020

It was a fantastic blend of lessons and engagement with peers, facilitated by authentic teachers too!

By Liz E H

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Jun 26, 2016

Muy buen curso. Aprendi muchisimas cosas utiles que ahora hacen que mis historias se entiendan mejor.

By Jyotsna R

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Feb 15, 2022

For a begiiner, this course has a lot of information. Structure very well. Loved it and learnt a lot

By Snow M

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Jul 11, 2021

Special thanks to our professor Mr. Brando Skyhorse for guiding me and providing useful instuctions.

By Kevin J

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Jun 2, 2020

It was a great course for beginners! I would have liked it if it had more examples from other books.

By Cristofer C L

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Jun 28, 2016

Brando Skyhorse is an excellent teacher, and the course becomes more and more challenging as you go.

By Gregg C

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Mar 13, 2016

Exceptional clarity and with real life tools and inspirational, lively, all too short, presentation.

By Manuel F C S

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Jun 7, 2022

It was a good introduction as an amateur writer I can say it helped me a lot to improve my writing.