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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

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 Jorge T

Jun 24, 2016

Great course, doesn't take much time and you can learn a lot about writing.

By Zsuzsanna J

May 11, 2016

Excellent course, helped me so much and gave me good ideas and inspiration.

By Ignatius A F

May 15, 2022

tough assessments because I got 2 times rejection, but I enjoy this course

By Osleydi

Dec 4, 2018

It's a really good course which has helped me to improve my writing skills

By Álvaro D H

Nov 7, 2018

It could have, on the last week, one professional evaluation, couldn't it?

By Shalini N

Jul 4, 2018

Loved this course. I learnt a great deal. Enjoyed the feedback I received.

By Andrés F G

Jan 25, 2022

If you want to improve your writing, this is definitely the course to do.

By Wong W

Jun 21, 2016

A humble writer and teacher, thanks for sharing everything about writing!

By Luana B

Mar 16, 2016

The course is really intereresting and I am learning a lot of new skills.

By Nicholas L

Jun 8, 2022

Great course and an excellent way to get started into creative writing.

By Yasin A

Nov 30, 2020

One of the best courses I've ever taken. Thank you really much Wesleyan!

By Priyamvada D

Sep 4, 2020

if you really want to learn Creative writing this is the best course....

By Carmela G

Jun 2, 2020

I'm really happy about the things I've learned thanks of this course! :)

By Jacobo F G

May 9, 2018

very interesting and easy to follow. Clear ans short videos are welcome.

By Evita K

Mar 27, 2018

Very interesting and insightful. The examples are easily understandable.

By Michele T

Aug 23, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. It was very informative and a lot of fun.

By Fabrício M O d C

Jan 14, 2021

I love the program. It is very easy to follow and I have learned a lot.

By Calvin G

Jul 22, 2020

This was a fun start to learning how to write fun and engaging stories.

By BERNA A

Jan 17, 2022

This course was so important for me. I learned so much. Thanks Brando.

By Emma P

Jun 13, 2021

Immensely educational, I have loved every second of doing this course.

By Estelle R

Mar 16, 2021

The course helped me to imagine the plot of a story with more clarity.

By Gail J G B

Aug 7, 2020

Love it! I learned a lot and gain much more confidence in my writting!

By Ami S

Jun 3, 2020

concrete concepts which are very useful while forming plot and editing

By Protichi C

Aug 6, 2018

It has helped me achieve coherency in my thoughts while writing a plot

By Mayank B

Jun 2, 2023

Great course. Helped a lot with creation of plot, scenes and setting.