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Five Foolproof Steps to an Airtight Plot
Introduction
Why are you stuck? Common plot pitfalls (4:40)
Step One: Planning the Journey
Plot is not story (6:01)
What is your story question? (2:29)
What does your protagonist(s) want, and why? (3:45)
Why now? (5:08)
Worksheet #1
Step Two: Researching the Route
Define the goals--and what's necessary to achieve them (4:07)
What's in the way--and how will your protag(s) overcome it? (9:51)
Adapt to suit your story (8:39)
Worksheet #2
Step Three: Identify the Key Parts of the Trip
Key structural elements of story (9:16)
Begin to map the key points of interest (8:04)
Worksheet #3
Example: structure diagram--The Princess Bride--key milestones
Structure diagram template
Step Four: Mapping the Journey
Create your road map (12:43)
Worksheet #4
Example: full structure diagram--The Princess Bride act one
Step Five: Proof the Route
Checking every step (15:12)
Worksheet #5
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