What you will learn in Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot Course
- Plot Fundamentals: Understand the essentials of plot, including its definition, mechanics, and how it differs from a story.
- Story Structure: Learn about various story structures like Freytag’s pyramid and the five-act structure, and how to apply them to your writing.
- Scene Construction: Discover the key elements of a scene and how to make them dynamic to drive the plot forward.
- Editing and Revision: Gain insights into the editing process, focusing on pacing, reversals, and connecting the beginning, middle, and end of your narrative.
Program Overview
Plotting a Course
⏳ 1 hour
- Introduction to plot definitions and mechanics, with examples from popular literature.
The Power of Structure
⏳ 1 hour
- Exploration of story structures and how they can organize and enhance your storytelling.
A Scene in Motion
⏳ 1 hour
- Understanding the elements of a scene and how to make them move the plot forward.
Editing and Revision
⏳ 1 hour
- Techniques for editing and revising your work to improve pacing and narrative flow.
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Job Outlook
- Career Relevance: This course is beneficial for careers in writing, editing, publishing, and content creation.
- Skill Development: Enhances skills in narrative structure, storytelling, and editing, which are valuable in various writing professions.
Specification: Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
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