About this Specialization
This Specialization covers elements of three major creative writing genres: short story, narrative essay, and memoir. You will master the techniques that good writers use to compose a bracing story, populated with memorable characters in an interesting setting, written in a fresh descriptive style. You will analyze and constructively evaluate peer writing. In the Capstone, you will draft, rewrite, and complete a substantial original story in the genre of your choosing. Our courses are designed for anyone from the aspiring short story writer to established novelist. Whether you have a finished novel sitting on your desk calling for a fresh look or have had the germ of an idea for a decade, this Specialization gives you tools to achieve your goal. Through 4 courses focused on a key aspect of writing, and taken in any order you choose, you will develop a stronger ability to not only refine your writing, but critique writing in general and find inspiration in the works you are already reading. Thanks to our sponsors, upon completion of their first assignment, learners in each course will receive up to an 80% discount from Write-Bros and a 30% discount off their first purchase from Scrivener to use on their writing software. Additionally, learners who complete an assignment will receive 30% off membership at the online writing community Scribophile. For more information about our partners, see the FAQ below.
| From | Wesleyan University via Coursera |
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| Hours | 99 |
| Instructors | Amy Bloom, Amity Gaige, Salvatore Scibona, Brando Skyhorse |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Art & Design Humanities |
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Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Visual Story Teller $25k
Story AP $45k
Childrens story writer $53k
Story Planner $68k
Story Writer $73k
Development/story $79k
Head of Story $80k
Story Revisionist $86k
Story Producer 4 $88k
Story Producer 3 $95k
Story Artist 1 $112k
Story Producer 2 3 $134k
Courses in this Specialization
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Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot 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... Coursera | Wesleyan University |
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Creative Writing: The Craft of Character (You were viewing this course) At the center of a good story are the characters in it. In this course aspiring writers will discover how to build and bring to life complex, vivid and unforgettable characters.... Coursera | Wesleyan University |
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Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description In this course aspiring writers will be introduced to the techniques that masters of fiction use to ground a story in a concrete world. From the most realist settings to the most... Coursera | Wesleyan University |
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Creative Writing: The Craft of Style Your style is as unique and distinctive as your face, your voice, except that you can choose it, you can can work on it, enhance it. In this course we will introduce aspiring... Coursera | Wesleyan University |
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Everything comes together in the Capstone. You will draft a complete story, narrative essay, or memoir of 8–15 pages. With the advice of your peer readers, you will revise,... Coursera | Wesleyan University |
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| From | Wesleyan University via Coursera |
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| Hours | 99 |
| Instructors | Amy Bloom, Amity Gaige, Salvatore Scibona, Brando Skyhorse |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Art & Design Humanities |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Visual Story Teller $25k
Story AP $45k
Childrens story writer $53k
Story Planner $68k
Story Writer $73k
Development/story $79k
Head of Story $80k
Story Revisionist $86k
Story Producer 4 $88k
Story Producer 3 $95k
Story Artist 1 $112k
Story Producer 2 3 $134k
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