Novel Plotting Crash Course
Welcome to the course! Browse through the modules below to start your learning journey.
Module 1: Foundation
Introduction
Welcome to the Novel Plotting Crash Course! Get started here.
Lesson 1: Premise
Craft a single sentence that captures the essence of your story.
Lesson 2: Central Conflict
Outline your protagonist and antagonist to ensure their goals directly clash.
Lesson 3: Theme
Develop your story’s theme to guide your protagonist’s growth arc.
Module 2: Outline
Lesson 4: Setup
Plan your protagonist’s ordinary life and dissatisfaction.
Lesson 5: Disruption
Plan an event that shakes your protagonist out of their routine.
Lesson 6: Premise Payoff
Plan escalating challenges that prepare your protagonist to face the antagonist.
Lesson 7: Midpoint
Plan an event that changes the protagonist’s perspective and raises the stakes.
Lesson 8: Setback
Plan how your protagonist embraces the theme after hitting rock bottom.
Lesson 9: Final Showdown
Plan a climax where the antagonist puts your protagonist’s growth to the test.
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing this Novel Plotting Crash Course!