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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 Lana M

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Mar 8, 2016

Brando Skyhorse was my favorite Professor. It was extremely helpful and will be wonderful for the capstone project.

By Cecilia L

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Feb 7, 2022

Decent writing course. It was a little challenging and the feedback I got from the peer reviews was very helpful.

By Nguyen Q T P

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Apr 26, 2021

this is really good course. Through this, I can know about the PLOT, how to write a story, especially ABCDE method

By Jeffred R

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Sep 4, 2019

Very helpful even if your goal is to study Math, learning how to write and use the worlds is so important in life.

By Brandon S

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Sep 13, 2018

Great course, it got me writing and using new strategies I hadn't before. Would recommend to any aspiring writers.

By Shweta K B

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Jul 2, 2018

It was a great course which helped me set my pace for other courses. It also motivated me to start writting again.

By Rana G

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Aug 24, 2019

All I can say is wow! I never had clarity on how to write, I now have a perspective on how to write. Thanks a lot

By Nithesh K K S

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Apr 23, 2022

The cousre was structured very well and each assignment helped us build a little more strength into our writing.

By Wambui N

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Aug 17, 2020

When I completed the first step of creative writing, I felt a huge sense of achievement and a drive to continue.

By Susanna M S

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Feb 21, 2024

This course is packed with information that tells you how to write a book successfully! I highly recommend it.

By BadAss W

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Aug 22, 2023

The instructor provided substantive information to help students understand how to craft a plot in a storyline.

By Anshika P

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Aug 31, 2020

I was enjoying to do this course. I’m glad that I was chosen creative writing and I learned so much new things.

By PABLO A A R

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Aug 27, 2020

Da bases simples para poder escribir. Ha cambiado no solo mi forma de escribir, también la forma en la que leo.

By Juan S P S

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Aug 16, 2020

This course is enlighting, I strongly suggest that everyone interested in crafting his/her first story take it.

By Zakia R

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Dec 6, 2018

I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the heat of anxiety when i had to meet my deadlines. Phew. Thank you coursera.

By Hiobi H

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Aug 20, 2017

J'ai trouvé le cours vraiment instructif et aspire à terminer cette spécialisation. Merci encore aux enseignant

By Arianna C

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Mar 12, 2016

Really enjoyed it. The teacher makes learning fun and interesting. Also the assignement are pretty challenging.

By Lucy C

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Jul 14, 2023

I loved the course. It really helped shape my perspective on creating a story. Thank you for this opportunity!

By Erica C

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Mar 14, 2023

This course was exceptional. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it will 100% contribute to making me a better writer.

By Baiba R

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Apr 22, 2022

What I loved about this course is that it actually gives you the tools on "HOW"!

Exactly what an amateur needs.

By Lata P

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Sep 30, 2020

I watched all the videos but could not access any assignments as I took this course just for seven days trial.

By Björn S

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May 19, 2020

This was a lot of fun to complete and the reviews made me chuckle a couple of times. Loved every minute of it!

By Melissa S W

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Apr 13, 2017

This is a great course. Although I have an MFA in Writing already, I learned valuable skills from this course.

By Eula C

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Feb 17, 2017

Step by step instructions with excellent examples of the various elements used in writing and crafting a plot.

By Prabhjot K

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Aug 31, 2020

Loved the course. The instructor has lucidly explains things at every step. I'd say, it has really helped me.