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Story Structure: Writing A Plot Outline

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About Story Structure: Writing A Plot Outline

Introduction To The Course

What is the Three Act Structure?

Act 1 - The Exposition

Act 1 - The Inciting Incident

Act 1 - The First Plot Point

Act 2 - Rising Action

Act 2 - The Midpoint

Act 2 - Plot Point 2

Act 3 - The Pre-Climax

Act 3 - The Climax

Act 3 - The Denouement

Conclusion + Class Project

What You Will Learn?

  • This class is designed for writers who want to improve their storytelling skills by learning how to structure a compelling plot. The focus of the class is on the three-act structure, a popular storytelling framework used in films, novels, and other forms of narrative media..
  • The class is taught by a creative writing graduate and writing coach with extensive experience in crafting effective plot outlines. Students will receive a comprehensive overview of the three-act structure and its key components. .
  • Throughout the class, students will be guided through the process of creating their own plot outline using the three-act structure. They will learn how to identify the major plot points, character arcs, and conflicts that make up a compelling story..
  • By the end of the class, students will have a solid understanding of how to structure a compelling plot, as well as a completed plot outline that they can use as the basis for their own writing projects..