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About the Course

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. You’ll learn about the “planning fallacy” and “temptation bundling.” You’ll get a chance to experiment with “freewriting” and “writing before you are ready.” And you’ll continue to benefit, through our ongoing “Good Sentences” and “Takeaways” segments, from the models and advice of a diverse set of writers. As with the other three courses in this series, you will also get access to a wide range of books and other resources you can use even after you finish the course. These include: (1) the readings and exercises provided to the students who have taken the in-person version of this course at the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago; (2) two digital libraries of excellent writing from a diverse collection of journalists, scientists, novelists, poets, historians, and entrepreneurs; and (3) a monthly “Good Sentences” email....

Top reviews

JM

Jan 3, 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!

PK

Nov 5, 2022

If you're trying to write better, draft better, or edit better - this course is definitely for you! Prof. Barry also provides a lot of great extra material that are useful and practical.

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By Nathan H

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Jan 17, 2023

Professor Barry is excellent at teaching, giving great inspirations to me.

By Jennifer K

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Feb 20, 2021

Incredibly helpful course in helping you to clarify your written ideas.

By Ofelia B V A

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Oct 22, 2024

It's clear and has a lot of exercises that will boost your creativity.

By Rodrigo R J

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Nov 25, 2023

Un curso muy bueno, facil y dinamico; lo recomiendo encarecidamente.

By Margaret L y

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Dec 16, 2020

Excellent course! Tons of great tips on writing and editing!

Thanks!

By Sptw

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Sep 21, 2020

Nice course. Provide many useful insights not limited to writing!!

By Michele E B d S

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Sep 9, 2020

Wonderful course! I am so glad it is available as a MOOC!

By BEDADYUTI M

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May 26, 2020

The explanations and references were perfect.

By María M C R

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Nov 15, 2023

I love Patrick Barry!! He's the very best

By Samin Y A

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Oct 8, 2020

One of the very best courses in Coursera!

By Orjuwan M A J A

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Jul 29, 2020

Thank you for making me writing better .

By Álvaro S

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Feb 3, 2021

This was a great course. Gratitude!

By Modupe A

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Jan 27, 2022

It was great and very information

By PENTAKOTA S V P K

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Jan 3, 2021

Very nice and easy to understand

By wambui M

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Sep 30, 2022

Great course, great teacher

By Sydney M

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Jun 9, 2020

Loved it! Amazing professor!

By GUSTAVO A C C

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Jan 21, 2024

excelente aprendizaje

By Getaneh H G

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Feb 28, 2023

It was good course.

By Analyn B

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Jan 19, 2021

Thank you so much!

By Khushalee c C

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Jul 18, 2020

very nice exprince

By Luis P

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Aug 11, 2023

Excellent course

By Hicham M A M

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Aug 18, 2021

very good course

By Pawan K D

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Dec 17, 2021

Just loved it!

By Idiris A

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Mar 15, 2022

Great course!

By Alvaro D C

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Oct 1, 2021

Good Course