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[CLOSED] Story Fundamentals 1: The Basics
Welcome
How it works
A message from your coach (0:46)
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STEP 1 – Identify the genre
Why is genre important? (1:01)
A guide to heat levels
What are the subgenres of romance?
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STEP 2 – Identify the trope
What is a trope? (1:05)
Must my story contain tropes?
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STEP 3 – Identify the themes
What is “theme”? (1:01)
What are the benefits of knowing my story’s themes?
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STEP 4 – Find the heart
What is the “heart” of a story? (0:53)
How will a thematic statement help me?
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STEP 5 – Write the premise
“What’s your story about?” (0:55)
Where do ideas come from?
What are some practical tips for developing my idea?
I have my idea now; why do I need a premise?
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STEP 6 – Choose a title
Why is a book’s title so important?
What makes a good title?
How do I craft the perfect title for my story?
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Getting feedback on Workbook #1
OPTION TO SUBMIT #1
OPTION TO DEBRIEF #1
STEP 7 – Sketch the protagonist
Which of my characters is the protagonist? (1:19)
What is my protagonist’s character archetype?
What are the core elements of my protagonist’s psychology?
What drives my protagonist?
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STEP 8 – Craft the love interest
What will draw my characters together? (1:17)
What kind of love interest does my protagonist need?
What kind of life does the love interest lead?
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Getting feedback on Workbook #2
OPTION TO SUBMIT #2
OPTION TO DEBRIEF #2
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