The Foundation: the Essential Elements of Story
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Welcome
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What Makes a Story? (7:38)
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The Five Story Elements (1:52)
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The Elements Explained: Character (1:55)
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The Elements Explained: Objective (2:40)
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The Elements Explained: Conflict (1:24)
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The Elements Explained: Action (4:04)
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The Elements Explained: Stakes (2:22)
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Ramping Up the Elements (2:22)
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Wrap-up and Homework (3:15)
Desire: the Driving Force of Story
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Introduction
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What Is Desire and Why Is It Important? (4:43)
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Scene-level Desire (1:48)
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Scene Objective in "Anything Helps" (2:52)
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Objective, Obstacle, Outcome (6:09)
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Objective, Obstacle, Outcome in "Anything Helps" (3:03)
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Paradigm Shift: the Limits of O,O,O (7:39)
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Desire Layering (3:33)
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Challenge: Write a Desire-driven Scene (2:28)
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Desire Workbook
Conflict & Tension: Hook Readers Every Scene, Every Page, Every Paragraph
Action and Inaction: Add Momentum Even When Nothing Is Happening
Pacing and Speed: Control Pacing to Motivate Voracious Reading
Setup and Payoff: Craft Authentic Character Progression through Invisible Setup and Believable Payoff
