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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 Han P

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Dec 3, 2023

Very informational. It may be that this isn't a course for primary students, only for middle school and up.

By vidhi

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Jun 16, 2022

It was fun! I loved how the lectures held so much information and covered it all in a short amount of time.

By Susan C

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Mar 1, 2022

This excellent course not only taught me the basics of writing a plot, I now read with much more enjoyment

By Jeremy M

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May 5, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Very clearly articulates a number of consideration when drafting a plot.

By Lucille G V P

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Jul 2, 2020

I was able to hone my skills in writing about story plots. I learned a lot from the videos and assignments.

By Barbara L

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Jun 18, 2020

Tive uma ótima experiência no curso de escrita criativa, e um ótimo direcionamento para as minhas criações.

By Marie H

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Apr 15, 2018

I loved Brando Skyhorse! He was so relatable and unpretentious. His lessons were clear and straightforward.

By T L S

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Aug 5, 2017

Brando is a captivating speaker and gives clear instruction that has already improved my writing immensely.

By Naomi G

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Nov 6, 2020

This was one of the best courses so far. I have learnt a lot of things which I didn't know before. Helpful

By Egal E

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Jan 17, 2018

Love this course. It has re-ignited my will to pursue writing again and ultimate finish a book possibly...

By Ayah B

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Aug 19, 2020

This course is magical! the amount of info i got is unbelievable in regard to the simplicity of lectures.

By Amandip s

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Dec 26, 2018

It was an amazing experience learning craft of plot. I surely recommend this course to my fellow writers.

By Renee C W

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Sep 1, 2018

Learned so much from this very instructive course. Fantastic lectures and great, challenging assignments.

By po n

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Jul 20, 2021

Extremely helpful and suitable for the beginner. The information that provided in the course were clear.

By tkalpanabharathi@cvr.ac.in M T K B

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May 23, 2020

It is a wonderful course that helped me to improve my thinking ability and imagination skills. Thank you

By Claudia

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Jul 1, 2017

So many useful tips and a wonderful structure to follow when creating a plot! I enjoyed all the lessons!

By Joanne H

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May 24, 2016

Thanks to instructor Skyhorse for devising a course that is useful, yet not overwhelming to the student.

By PavanVyas

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Jun 28, 2021

Very much enjoyed during the course time. Very useful content with varieties of interesting interviews.

By Patrick W

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Jun 16, 2021

It was a great course. I was able to write much more than I have ever before and it was very enjoyable.

By Ryan B

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Aug 28, 2020

With such an incredible community and helpful engaging modules this class is a MUST for future authors!

By Harshal K

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May 16, 2020

This is a great course for someone who loves to write and is looking into starting their writing carrer

By Galo V

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Dec 18, 2022

Un curso muy ilustrativo y muy bien dirigido por el profesor. Las entrevistas son un gran complemento.

By Laura L

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Feb 8, 2022

Recommended by those who are serious about writing. Affordable for many too! This was a plus for me!

By Judith A

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May 24, 2021

I didn't know what I was missing in my writing ability. Thank you Brando. The course really helped me.

By Jackie A

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Jan 1, 2021

Comprehensive and engaging. I liked the hearing the perspective of accomplished writers in the videos.