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Smarter Story Structure
ORIENTATION
(LESSON 0) Getting Smarter About This Course
MODULE 1
A Smarter Story Beginning
(LESSON 1.1) The Key to Figuring Out a First-Act Break for Your Story (Even When Your Plot Is Really Complex) (14:26)
(Sparkling Bonus Tip #1) How to Execute Your First-Act Break Flawlessly
(LESSON 1.2) What Is the Inciting Incident, Anyway?
(LESSON 1.3) The Right Way to Start Your Story (Hint: It Shouldn’t Feel Like a Diary Entry or a Breakfast Commercial) (6:06)
(LESSON 1.4) Using the Inciting Incident to Avoid Sluggish Pacing (Which Bores Audiences to Tears)
MODULE 2
A Smarter Story Middle
(LESSON 2.1) 2 Foolproof Ways to Prevent the Middle of Your Story from Sagging (7:05)
(LESSON 2.2) Ever Been Accused of Writing a “Slow Starter”? Here’s How to Fix That (13:49)
(LESSON 2.3) 7 Ways to End Act Two (& Stop Staring at Your Screen, Feeling Like a Chump, ’Cause You Have No Idea What Happens Next)
(LESSON 2.4) 3 Tips to Ensure Your Act Two Ending Packs a Punch—And Keeps Audiences Right Where You Want Them (In the Palm of Your Hand)
(LESSON 2.5) Alleviating Monotony at the Middle of Your Story
MODULE 3
A Smarter Story Ending
(LESSON 3.1) The Climax and the Resolution, Explained in Simple Terms (Plus, the Mindset You Need in Order to Craft a Successful Story Ending)
(LESSON 3.2) Don’t Want Audiences to Leave Your Story in a Rage? Then Don’t Do This
(LESSON 3.3) Illustrating Theme or Growth with Your Story Ending
(LESSON 3.4) How the Climax and Resolution Can Help You Make More Money (Booyah!) (24:38)
(LESSON 3.5) 3 Things You Need to Know Before Using the Cliffhanger As a Sales Tactic
(LESSON 3.6) Crafting a Killer Ending That Leaves Audiences Begging for More (Tip 1 of 3)
(LESSON 3.7) Crafting a Killer Ending That Leaves Audiences Begging for More (Tip 2 of 3) (18:43)
(LESSON 3.8) Crafting a Killer Ending That Leaves Audiences Begging for More (Tip 3 of 3)
(Lesson 3.9) A Ninja-Level Tactic to Make Audiences Conclude You're a Crazy-Good Storyteller
(Sparkling Bonus Tip #2) Another Ninja-Level Tactic
(LESSON 3.10) WARNING! Don’t Try This at Home
MODULE 4
Getting Smarter with Reinforcements
(LESSON 4.1) Convincing Audiences You’re Worth Their Time—From the Very First Line of Your Story
(LESSON 4.2) The Subtle (And Not-So-Subtle) Reasons Why It Pays to Spend Time Picking the Perfect Closing Image (17:00)
(LESSON 4.3) Need to Fill In Gaping Holes in the Middle of Your Story? This Will Help You Out
MODULE 5
Getting Smarter with Three-Act Structure
(LESSON 5.1) How the Essential Plot Points Work Together—In One (Epically Long) Sentence
(LESSON 5.2) Using Three-Act Structure to Hit the Sweet Spot (Overview)
(LESSON 5.3) How the First-Act Break Helps You Avoid Major Storytelling Headaches (Seriously, It’s a Lifesaver) (17:24)
(LESSON 5.4) OK, The Second-Act Break Is Pretty Darn Useful, Too (Here’s Why)
(LESSON 5.5) Making Sure Your Story IS a Good Read—And Doesn’t Just Look Like One
(LESSON 5.6) So, Just How Flexible Are the Act Breaks?
(LESSON 5.7) Think Three-Act Structure Will Produce Cookie-Cutter Stories? This Lesson Is for You
(Sparkling Bonus Tip #3) How to Go Beyond Three-Act Structure to Enhance the Cohesion of Your Story (And Make It Even More Satisfying)
(LESSON 5.8) Super Story Structure, Step by Step (Game-Changing Workbook Included!)
RESOURCES
Three-Act Structure Workbook
Audio Companion Workbook
Answer Keys
Recommended Reading, Etc.
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(LESSON 1.4) Using the Inciting Incident to Avoid Sluggish Pacing (Which Bores Audiences to Tears)
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