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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!

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