Write a Bestselling Novel in 15 Steps

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