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LinkedIn Learning

Write a Bestselling Novel in 15 Steps

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Overview

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Learn the storytelling structure at the heart of almost all great novels. Explore the 15 essential beats, or plot points, that compel readers to keep turning the page.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome and what to expect
1. About This Course
  • Why I created this course
  • Taking the three-act structure to the next level
  • How this course works
2. Step One: Opening Image
  • Opening image: Explanation
  • Opening image: Examples
  • Intro to the writer's room
  • Character and flaws exercise
  • Opening image: Exercise
3. Step Two: Setup
  • Setup: Explanation
  • Setup: Examples
  • Setup: Exercise
4. Step Three: Theme Stated
  • Theme stated: Explanation
  • Theme stated: Examples
  • Theme stated: Exercise
5. Step Four: Catalyst
  • Catalyst: Explanation
  • Catalyst: Examples
  • Catalyst: Exercise
6. Step Five: Debate
  • Debate: Explanation
  • Debate: Examples
  • Debate: Exercise
7. Step Six: Break into Two
  • Break into two: Explanation
  • Break into two: Examples
  • Break into two: Exercise
8. Step Seven: B Story
  • B story: Explanation
  • B story: Examples
  • B story: Exercise
9. Step Eight: Fun and Games
  • Fun and games: Explanation
  • Fun and games: Examples
  • Fun and games: Exercise
10. Step Nine: Midpoint
  • Midpoint: Explanation
  • Midpoint: Examples
  • Midpoint: Exercise
11. Step Ten: Bad Guys Close In
  • Bad guys close in: Explanation
  • Bad guys close in: Examples
  • Bad guys close in: Exercise
12. Step Eleven: All Is Lost
  • All is lost: Explanation
  • All is lost: Examples
  • All is lost: Exercise
13. 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
14. Step Thirteen: Break into Three
  • Break into three: Explanation
  • Break into three: Examples
  • Break into three: Exercise
15. Step Fourteen: Finale
  • Finale: Explanation
  • Finale: Examples
  • Finale: Exercise
16. Step Fifteen: Final Image
  • Final image: Explanation
  • Final image: Examples
  • Final image: Exercise

Taught by

Jessica Brody and Writing Master Teaching Assistant

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