This third course in the “Good with Words: Writing and Editing” series will give you a number of strategies to help with what is often the most intimidating, even paralyzing part of the writing process: getting started.



Writing and Editing: Drafting
This course is part of Good with Words: Writing and Editing Specialization

Instructor: Patrick Barry
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What you'll learn
Understand and reflect on the cost of perfectionism in writing
Conduct a “pre-mortem” before starting a writing draft
Identify summaries and scenes
Apply the “nothing else” and “need to know” principles
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this first week, we will focus on the cost of perfectionism.
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8 videos13 readings7 assignments3 app items2 discussion prompts3 plugins
This week, we'll focus on "the planning fallacy" and ways to make sure you hit your deadlines.
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7 videos8 readings6 assignments7 app items7 discussion prompts2 plugins
This week, we will focus on how drafting and researching intertwine.
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8 videos6 readings9 assignments3 app items2 discussion prompts2 plugins
This week, we will focus on the benefits of naming things, especially when trying to improve skills like writing and editing.
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5 videos5 readings5 assignments5 app items1 discussion prompt3 plugins
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Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023
Great course for getting more into drafting. Course is not focused on the mechanics of drafting, but rather considerations to have about writing.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2021
Patrick Barry has put together a terrific series of courses! Skills in the nuances of writing, organizing complex ideas, planning, how to get around 'blocks' and get started. Well worth it!
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020
This course is helping me make my Critical Reading and Writing class for freshmen stronger.
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