Story Fundamentals #1-3 (Course Bundle)

STORY FUNDAMENTALS #1: The Basics
Welcome to Story Fundamentals #1
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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
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What is a trope?
Must my story contain tropes?
Top tip!
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STEP 3 – Identify the themes
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What is “theme”?
What are the benefits of knowing my story’s themes?
Top tip!
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STEP 4 – Find the heart
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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?
STORY FUNDAMENTALS #2: The Framework
Welcome to Story Fundamentals #2
A message from your coach
PART I
STEP 9 – Identify the inciting incident
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
It’s time!
What’s an inciting incident?
What does an inciting incident look like in a romance?
Can you identify the inciting incident?
Let’s do this! –>
STEP 10 – Explore the romantic conflict
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
What is conflict?
What does conflict look like in a romance novel?
Who’s the antagonist?
What external challenges will my characters face in their relationship?
What internal challenges will my characters face in their relationship?
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STEP 11 – Explore the developing romance
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How does a romantic relationship develop?
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STEP 12 – Consider possible plot events
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Why must I analyse my ideas?
How do I analyse my ideas?
Let’s do this! –>
OPTION TO SUBMIT #3
OPTION TO DEBRIEF #3
PART II
STEP 13 – Delve deeper with subplots
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What is my story’s main plot?
Why does my story need subplots?
What are the different types of subplots?
Let’s do this! –>
STEP 14 – Identify the opening and ending
4 Topics
Why is a story’s beginning so important?
Why is a story’s ending so important?
How do I know where to start and end my story?
Let’s do this! –>
OPTION TO SUBMIT #4
OPTION TO DEBRIEF #4
CONCLUSION
Where to from here?
STORY FUNDAMENTALS #3: The Roadmap
Introduction to structure and development
3 Topics
What is plot structure?
How does plot connect to character development?
How should a story be structured?
PART I
STEP 15 – Focus on turning points
5 Topics
What is my protagonist’s OPPORTUNITY?
What is my protagonist’s CHANGE OF PLANS?
What is my protagonist’s POINT OF NO RETURN?
What is my protagonist’s MAJOR SETBACK?
What is the story’s CLIMAX?
STEP 16 – Focus on story stages
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What do I need to reveal in the story’s SETUP?
How will my protagonist deal with their NEW SITUATION?
How does my protagonist PROGRESS towards their goals?
What COMPLICATIONS and HIGHER STAKES are introduced?
In the FINAL PUSH, how does my protagonist pick themselves up?
What do I need to show in the story’s AFTERMATH?
OPTION TO SUBMIT #5
OPTION TO DEBRIEF #5
CONCLUSION
Where to from here?

Welcome to Story Fundamentals #1

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