Story Fundamentals #1: The Basics

INTRODUCTION
Welcome
3 Topics
A message from your coach
How does this program work?
Before we begin . . .
PART I
STEP 1 – Identify the genre
5 Topics
Why is genre important?
A guide to heat levels
What are the subgenres of romance?
Top tip!
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STEP 2 – Identify the trope
4 Topics
What is a trope?
Must my story contain tropes?
Top tip!
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STEP 3 – Identify the themes
4 Topics
What is “theme”?
What are the benefits of knowing my story’s themes?
Top tip!
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STEP 4 – Find the heart
4 Topics
What is the “heart” of a story?
How will a thematic statement help me?
Top tip!
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STEP 5 – Write the premise
6 Topics
“What’s your story about?”
Where do ideas come from?
What are some practical tips for developing my idea?
I have my idea now; why do I need a premise?
Top tip!
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STEP 6 – Choose a title
5 Topics
Why is a book’s title so important?
What makes a good title?
How do I craft the perfect title for my story?
Top tip!
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OPTION TO SUBMIT #1
OPTION TO DEBRIEF #1
PART II
STEP 7 – Sketch the protagonist
5 Topics
Which of my characters is the protagonist?
What is my protagonist’s character archetype?
What are the core elements of my protagonist’s psychology?
What drives my protagonist?
Let’s do this! –>
STEP 8 – Craft the love interest
4 Topics
What will draw my characters together?
What kind of love interest does my protagonist need?
What kind of life does the love interest lead?
Let’s do this! –>
OPTION TO SUBMIT #2
OPTION TO DEBRIEF #2
CONCLUSION
Where to from here?

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