Overview
In this Creative Writing - The Craft of Plot course offered by Coursera in partnership with Wesleyan University 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.
Skills You Will Gain
- Short Story Writing
- Fiction Writing
- Creativity
- Copy Editing
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Courses included:
- Plotting a Course
- The Power of Structure
- A Scene in Motion
- Cut It Out
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
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We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.