Develop Blockbuster Story Ideas That Sell

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Creative Writing Courses Storytelling Courses Screenwriting Courses Fiction Writing Courses Character Development Courses Plot Development Courses

Course Description

Overview

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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