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Outline A Great Story: Characterization, Plot, And More
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(23 ratings)
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Outline A Great Story: Characterization, Plot, And More

Use the four major elements of storytelling to create a captivating outline for your novel or screenplay
Created byTed Galdi
Last updated 3/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Create a compelling story hero, villain, and supporting characters
  • Plan out the beginning, middle, and end of a gripping plot
  • Center your story around an emotionally impactful theme
  • Outline the major elements of your story

Course content

6 sections11 lectures37m total length
  • Your Protagonist7:06

    Create a captivating hero for your story.

  • Protagonist's Opponents7:08

    Pit your hero against an imposing main villain, plus other opponents.

  • Protagonist's Allies3:52

    Give your hero interesting allies.

Requirements

  • No storytelling experience needed. This class is great for beginner authors and screenwriters.

Description

Become a professional writer

I have a publishing deal, a film deal, and multiple #1 bestsellers. With the right type of story, you can break through in today's competitive market, even if you're a new writer who doesn't have a large following.


Do you want a publishing deal? A film deal? A ton of fans?

I'll give you the storytelling skills you need to outline a novel or screenplay that book publishers, movie producers, and audiences will love. Download a guide document you can fill out to create your outline.


My course is for many types of storytellers


  • Novelists and screenwriters


  • Writers of all genres - thriller, mystery, crime, action, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, adventure, romance, comedy, and much more


  • Though the class is ideal for beginners, experienced writers who want to improve their next project could surely benefit too


Learn creative writing skills in important areas


  • Premise


  • Story structure


  • Character development for protagonists, antagonists, and allies


  • Inciting incidents


  • Story stakes


  • Plot conflict escalation


  • Finales


  • Theme


  • More


Let's make big things happen for you

The longer you go without this course, the longer until you get the writing career you've always wanted. Register today and let me turn you into a professional writer.

Who this course is for:

  • People who want to write their first book or screenplay. Also, people who have finished a book or screenplay, but want their next one to be better.