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课程概述

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....

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AB

May 27, 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.

CT

Oct 12, 2018

Extremely helpful! I'm rethinking a lot of my previous approach to writing, especially when it comes to creating interesting scenes and ensuring my characters each have a clear desire while I write.

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1526 - Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot 的 1550 个评论(共 1,683 个)

创建者 VISHAL K J

Dec 18, 2020

it was very helpful for beginner like me to realize how the art of expressing through writing works

创建者 Vibeke K

Dec 7, 2017

Content of course is great, but it needs som fixes in the assessment routines to function better.

创建者 Maya G

Mar 20, 2023

I was able to get out of this course what I was hoping. The videos were helpful and engaging.

创建者 Jenni W

May 18, 2022

The course was very informative and I learned to look at my writing with a more critical eye.

创建者 Nina W

Mar 10, 2017

Useful and tangible knowledge delivered succinctly. Writing prompts a bit rigid and specific.

创建者 RACHEL J

May 21, 2020

It was very helpful, could improve my writing skills and understand more about story writing

创建者 Onur Ş

Feb 20, 2018

Good for beginners to understand how to write and even how to read any fictional writings.

创建者 Raimundo M

Oct 5, 2016

Simple, great start, could have been a little more profound though. Great start, no doubt.

创建者 Louie

Apr 2, 2016

Good exercises. Good, interesting, helpful teacher. short lessons. concrete instructions

创建者 Rodolfo M

Dec 5, 2018

The course is good, specially the assignments, although it's not deep enough for 5 stars.

创建者 Lisa S

Aug 2, 2021

Lost a star for only having peer reviews. I can join a writer's group for that for free.

创建者 Elizabeth W

Jul 11, 2022

Peer feedback was not always exceptional, but the content and the prompts were great

创建者 Paul F H

Nov 20, 2016

I enjoyed the course which was well presented and I feel I have learnt much from it.

创建者 Gurkiratsingh K

Sep 11, 2020

The course was awesome, but please add more professional example in week 3 (Scene)

创建者 Ben H

Mar 4, 2017

As a beginning and inspiring writer, this course is a fundamental stepping stone.

创建者 Nina G

Jan 29, 2023

The course is a good foundation for understanding plot and building character

创建者 Leslie F

Jun 5, 2020

Very helpful tips with structure. The lectures were fun and easy to follow.

创建者 Patricia g

Apr 5, 2022

i wish we has some teacher Critiques but overall I enjoyed this course

创建者 J-Man

Oct 15, 2019

A short but helpful look at writing plot led by an enthusiastic coach.

创建者 Emilio M L

Sep 4, 2020

A little bit too technical in my opinion, but it gets the job done.

创建者 Zakir H M

Jun 3, 2020

I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. I have cashed in on it a lot.

创建者 Yash K

Jan 30, 2021

Good intro, but not as in depth or rigorous as I would have liked

创建者 Hanzala

Jun 24, 2020

It really helped me in learning the process of writing something.

创建者 Noelle M

Apr 22, 2020

It was fun and a good way to keep me busy when 7th grade couldn't