Develop Blockbuster Story Ideas That Sell

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

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