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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

AB

May 28, 2020

I don't think the peer-reviewing is a great thing. I wrote a great scene got 100% grade at the end, but I got 0 at the first attempt of the same. Would be great if the mentor could have a look.

BM

Nov 5, 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 Victoria C

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Dec 25, 2020

I loved this course! Easy following and clear.

By Nurul N A B A Z

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Oct 19, 2020

A great start for everyone, insightful course!

By Unni M K

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Jun 27, 2018

It's very helpful and does improve the skills.

By Peter P

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Sep 18, 2016

Perfect basic information for me. Thanks a lot

By Lucian R

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Dec 19, 2024

Amazig insights after this course! Thank you!

By Khoi N

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Jul 8, 2023

Great source for creative writing! I love it!

By D R

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Jun 17, 2022

Good simple introduction to creative writing.

By Manny S

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Dec 13, 2020

Very relevant content and clear presentation.

By Claudia F

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Jul 10, 2020

Great course! I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

By Sarah A

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Oct 24, 2019

Organized, specific, challenging, and useful.

By Gwen H

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Jun 8, 2018

Very informative, with helpful peer feedback.

By Maurice

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Mar 5, 2018

great class learned many things about Plot...

By Carreen P

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Nov 23, 2017

The course is very useful and well delivered.

By Sarunjade P

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Nov 5, 2016

Awesome for the beginner of creative writing!

By Kimberly F

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Jul 1, 2019

I was a complete novice and I learned a lot.

By Jenny J G L

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Feb 17, 2018

Very interesting course. I've learned a lot.

By Светлана В

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Dec 3, 2017

Thank you a lot. This course was veryuseful.

By Anjum

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May 18, 2017

Great course.

Dr. Brando is a great teacher.

By Alexander A K

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Jun 2, 2016

A very good course for any beginning writers

By K.C. W

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May 2, 2016

This course was a great learning experience.

By Chloé B

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Mar 18, 2016

Very interesting course and good advices! =)

By David M

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Mar 14, 2025

Excelente muchas gracias he aprendido mucho

By Ada

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Apr 12, 2022

a very interesting and challenging course.

By Tara T

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May 8, 2021

Very good exercises. Really learned a lot.

By Martín G P

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May 4, 2021

Bastante completo. Felicidades al profesor!