Plot Development Courses and Certifications

101 Guide to Picture Books

Explore the art of picture book creation, from character design to final artwork. Learn visual storytelling techniques, enhance decision-making, and gain insights into the development process of published titles.

• Skillshare
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Writing Fiction: 5 Exercises to Craft a Compelling Plot

Discover practical techniques to craft compelling plots through five engaging exercises led by award-winning author Lisa Ko. Learn to create conflict, raise stakes, structure scenes, and write impactfully.

• Skillshare
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Fiction: How to Write the First Draft of a Short Story

Learn essential techniques for crafting compelling short fiction, from brainstorming and character development to plot structure and effective storytelling, with guidance from a published author.

• Skillshare
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Writing and Editing: Polishing a Manuscript | Learn with Wattpad

Learn techniques to polish your manuscript, strengthen plot, pacing, and characters, and transform your draft into a well-developed story ready for publication with guidance from successful Wattpad writer Ali Novak.

• Skillshare
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Making A Hero: Protagonist Development for Film & Fiction

Explore protagonist development for compelling storytelling. Learn to create memorable characters intertwined with plot, focusing on desires, growth, stakes, and obstacles to craft engaging narratives.

• Skillshare
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How To Write A Book : Novel Writing : How To Write A Novel Step by Step : Creative Writing Beginners

Learn step-by-step novel writing techniques, from developing plot and characters to crafting dialogue and editing. Gain practical insights for beginners to transform your story idea into a publishable book.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Writing Funny: Introduction to Humor Writing

Discover the mechanics of humor writing, from crafting jokes to incorporating wit into various literary forms. Learn techniques to enhance your storytelling and elevate your prose with laughter.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Novel Writing for Beginners: How to Write your First Draft

Learn to craft your first novel with key storytelling elements, effective planning, unique storyline development, and strategies to overcome writing obstacles. Gain confidence and skills to complete your manuscript.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Romance Writing Project: Brainstorm Your Romance Story

Aprende a desarrollar y planificar tu historia romántica, diferenciando entre trama y argumento, y obtén un plan claro y escrito para tu proyecto de romance.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Plan Your Novel in 30 Days Or Less!

Learn effective techniques to plan your novel in 30 days, from developing characters and settings to crafting scenes and plots. Ideal for aspiring and experienced writers alike.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creative Writing: Basic Techniques on How to Plan Your Novel

Learn essential techniques for transforming ideas into structured novel plans. Develop plots, establish word counts, create chapter summaries, and craft compelling characters efficiently.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

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Introduction to Film Studies

The objective of this course is to enable students to understand the language of cinema and to help them recognize significant film movements and theories as well as filmmakers who have shaped the course of world cinema, along with a reading of key cinem…

• YouTube
• 1 day 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques

308 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn the fundamentals of writing engaging fiction in this helpful course taught by an award-winning novelist and instructor at America's top writing school.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learning Screenwriting

308 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to get your story idea out of your head, onto the computer screen, and maybe even onto the big screen. Along the way, explore key concepts in structure and pre-production.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learning Screenwriting

272 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Walks through the process of getting your screenplay idea out of your head and onto the printed page.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available