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Develop Blockbuster Story Ideas That Sell

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Get proven methods to brainstorm best-selling book and movie ideas from a successful author.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What to expect
  • Who can benefit from this course?
  • What is high concept?
1. The Four Secret Ingredients of a High-Concept Idea
  • Secret ingredient #1: Fish out of water
  • Secret ingredient #2: A looming conflict
  • Secret ingredient #3: A hook
  • Secret ingredient #4: A universal theme
2. Five Proven Methods for Brainstorming High-Concept Ideas
  • Proven method #1: Larger than life
  • Proven method #2: Extra, extra, read all about it!
  • Proven method #3: The magic talisman
  • Proven method #4: The people zoo
  • Proven method #5: The mishmash
3. Wrapping Up
  • Recap and putting it all together

Taught by

Jessica Brody and Writing Master Teaching Assistant

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