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Plot like a Boss
Welcome!
How to use this course (start here) (2:14)
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The welcome questionnaire
The plotting manual (download and print now!)
The Plotting Manual (the written guide to the first half of this course)
Step 1: Scope out your novel
Here's how to answer the question: what's your novel ABOUT? (8:34)
Scoping out your novel -- seven useful questions
Limit Your Book with "Five Ones" (8:41)
When can I STOP researching -- and start writing? (13:36)
Step 2: Create a gripping plot and a compelling protagonist
The Four Stages of an ABC Plot (25:36)
DIAGRAM: ABC plot four stage outline
Example plot analysis: The Age of Innocence (24:19)
The "perfect" stage one opening (16:18)
DIAGRAM: perfect stage one
Alternate stage one openings: The Magical Job (10:56)
Alternate stage one opening: two timelines (8:59)
DIAGRAM: your character map
Step 2.5: Plotting FAQ and trouble shooting
What's the most common problem writers have the ABC plot? Leading with B! (6:43)
What if I want multiple POV protagonists? (14:46)
How to create vivid secondary characters (30:07)
The difficult middle: how to plan out Stage Three (or act two)
Step 3: Turn your plan into a great novel, page by page
The most important writing technique: making sure the reader cares (11:56)
How to write a great scene part one (7:51)
How to write a great scene part two (8:09)
*drumroll* The Action-Reaction scene model! (16:44)
Bonus: your narration toolkit (5:38)
Bonus: How to HIDE the plot twist in your scene (21:45)
How to write dialogue (style tips) (17:10)
Write clear, exciting, stylish prose (style tips) (8:36)
The cumulative sentence (style tips)
Step 4: Do the writing
The right writing tool for the job (7:41)
How to revise a complete draft
How to build healthy, productive writing habits
Bonus: do you love "WRITING" so much you don't actually write?
Step 5: Next steps -- and bonus units
How to write a query letter + letter template (10:21)
Build an audience for your writing - today! (19:25)
Q&A:
Live session: creating a dynamic character from page one (54:26)
Audio files for download
Course Intro
The ABC Plot
Write great scenes
The Four Stages of an ABC Plot
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