Write a Bestselling Novel in 15 Steps

Learn the storytelling structure at the heart of almost all great novels. Explore the 15 essential beats, or plot points, that compel readers to keep turning the page.

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