MS
Apr 18, 2016
Great class for the content I needed. I audited this class and benefited from the theory discussion and practical exercises. The class guided me to improve my writing style which was my ultimate goal.
LR
Dec 17, 2018
Lessons were well done, good mix of teaching and illuminating discussion between accomplished writers. Exercises are creative and well thought out. Feedback from classmates is generally helpful.
By Inés K
•Dec 20, 2018
I've only done week 1 so far, but I just love the way Salvatore Scibona talks about writing, his enthusiasm. I'm looking forward to the next weeks!
By Ian B
•Jun 20, 2017
By far the most useful course in the Creative Writing Specialization. It really helps you revamp your writing by making it leaner and more focused.
By Lorenzo M V I
•Dec 18, 2016
This course takes your writing craft up a notch! The writer hones his or her clarity while becoming a sharp editor and more powerful storyteller.
By Ana S A
•Aug 13, 2016
This had been my favorite one, incredibly practical and useful, I feel that I can understand better how to construct my story in a believable way.
By Christian S
•May 18, 2021
Great insights into style and it really helped improving my writing. Especially now I know what to eliminate and what to emphasize while writing
By Muzun A
•Jul 17, 2020
This is the best course in the specialization. Very good and informative with no repetition of the same information. I learned a lot. Thank you.
By Monica N M L
•Oct 16, 2019
Easy to follow, content goes deep into what the mind of a great experienced writer looks like. Highly recommend for people of any writing level!
By Damilola O
•May 24, 2017
This course has taught me so many things that I would not have learnt otherwise. Thank you for creating this course! I enjoyed it thoroughly.
By Denise F
•Oct 31, 2018
These four Creative Writing courses have given me great new tools for writing. I approach each piece with a new confidence and creativity.
By Max H
•Jul 7, 2017
i love his way of teaching. very educational and pedagogical. I'm a visual learner and this catered to me more than the other craft courses
By Casey
•Mar 23, 2016
Excellent class for learning prose and editing. I wish there was a class to learn even more about the craft of style, an advanced class.
By Music i l o S
•Oct 22, 2019
Finally I have ended the specialisation, and now I am feeling as a humble writer, who could fulfill his inner desires, anguish and joy.
By Maggie M
•Feb 28, 2019
I loved this course. I even read the books that were referenced. I'm learning slowly but surely.Wish I'd discovered Coursera years ago.
By Piyush M
•Jul 16, 2020
The exercises were way better than a few of the other courses and the instructor was really easy to connect to. Totally recommend it!!
By Vicky T
•Apr 30, 2020
Good challenging activities, but ones that were well explained. I enjoyed the texts we were treated do and some of the writing tricks!
By C. W
•Oct 17, 2017
This was a very challenging module. We think writing is about using flowery descriptions but being succinct makes for a better read.
By Ananya M
•Aug 1, 2018
Loved loved loved. I learnt so much in these four weeks, I'm so thankful to Mr. Salvatore! Thank you so much, this was truly great.
By Deleted A
•Dec 5, 2021
I have never attempted to write and am not sure if i am good at it but this specialization helps give me confidence to attempt it
By Merlin M
•Jul 13, 2020
this was such an interesting course. i highly recommend this to anyone who is looking forward to improve your writing skills.
By Raul N C G
•Jan 14, 2019
Content and instructor praiseworthy! Good structure and very interesting exercise. The course was a joy to take. Cheers, Raul
By 23ekaterine
•Dec 13, 2021
Course has taught me so much. Mr. Scibona is a captivating storyteller and a terrific teacher. What a rewarding experience!
By hector c
•Feb 14, 2019
I really enjoyed the course, I thought the assignments were challenging and the lectures were really inspiring and clear.
By Chew W Y
•Sep 9, 2016
I like all the writing courses organized by Wesleyan, I find the content meaningful and the instructors approachable.
By Melissa T
•Mar 1, 2021
I enjoyed the in depth thinking and analyzing of character emotions and the construction of a well written story.
By Bernat R
•Nov 28, 2017
Very important to rookie writers in my opinion, and very practical and appliable to any short or long writing.