Story and Plot
Story and Plot
WRITING X 462.4
Work to amplify the impact of your plot in telling your story in this technique workshop using readings and discussion to further your craft.
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $820.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Focus on creating authentic cause-and-effect driven action in your writing
Identify how elements of craft and storytelling play a role in your plot and story
Learn how to create plots that escalate toward a climax in a larger story world and context
Connect the impact of characters on the function of story and plot
About This Course
This workshop focuses on how to create original stories based upon authentic cause-and-effect-driven action. We develop skills in using character, setting, tone, theme, internal and external conflict, surprise, and crisis--the fuel for your story's race towards its climax. In particular, you learn the stepping stones of a fresh, tight, coherent plot: a series of escalating actions designed to challenge your characters so that they naturally reveal their strengths and flaws in a unique and powerful story.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Live Online
Remote Classroom
Notes
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.
This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
All That's Left in the World
by Erik J. Brown
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN 9780063054998
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jun 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jul 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jul 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jul 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jul 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jul 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Aug 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Aug 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Aug 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Aug 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom