Write a Bestselling Novel in 15 Steps
3h 31mGeneral2019-02-25
Authors
Jessica Brody
Published author of more than 17 novels for teens, tweens, and adults
Writing Master Teaching Assistant
Course details
There's a secret storytelling code at the heart of almost all great novels. In this course, author Jessica Brody lays out the 15 essential beats, or plot points, that make readers want to keep turning the page. Filled with tips on plot and story structure, this course is based on Blake Snyder's famous "Save the Cat!" plotting method. Upon wrapping up the course, you'll have the tools you need to create a complete road map to your novel.
Skills covered
WritingProfessional DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome and what to expect
About This Course
- Why I created this course
- Taking the three-act structure to the next level
- How this course works
Step One - Opening Image
- Opening image - Explanation
- Opening image - Examples
- Intro to the writer's room
- Character and flaws exercise
- Opening image - Exercise
Step Two - Setup
- Setup - Explanation
- Setup - Examples
- Setup - Exercise
Step Three - Theme Stated
- Theme stated - Explanation
- Theme stated - Examples
- Theme stated - Exercise
Step Four - Catalyst
- Catalyst - Explanation
- Catalyst - Examples
- Catalyst - Exercise
Step Five - Debate
- Debate - Explanation
- Debate - Examples
- Debate - Exercise
Step Six - Break into Two
- Break into two - Explanation
- Break into two - Examples
- Break into two - Exercise
Step Seven - B Story
- B story - Explanation
- B story - Examples
- B story - Exercise
Step Eight - Fun and Games
- Fun and games - Explanation
- Fun and games - Examples
- Fun and games - Exercise
Step Nine - Midpoint
- Midpoint - Explanation
- Midpoint - Examples
- Midpoint - Exercise
Step Ten - Bad Guys Close In
- Bad guys close in - Explanation
- Bad guys close in - Examples
- Bad guys close in - Exercise
Step Eleven - All Is Lost
- All is lost - Explanation
- All is lost - Examples
- All is lost - Exercise
Step Twelve - Dark Night of the Soul
- Dark night of the soul - Explanation
- Dark night of the soul - Examples
- Dark night of the soul - Exercise
Step Thirteen - Break into Three
- Break into three - Explanation
- Break into three - Examples
- Break into three - Exercise
Step Fourteen - Finale
- Finale - Explanation
- Finale - Examples
- Finale - Exercise
Step Fifteen - Final Image
- Final image - Explanation
- Final image - Examples
- Final image - Exercise