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Stronger Story Narratives for Writers and Authors
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A once-a-month Zoom with Drake and fellow classmates!
"No story lives unless someone wants to listen." -J.K.Rowling
Stronger Story Narratives for Writers and Authors is an introductory or foundational course designed for storytellers of all kinds. Whether you're an old crusty scriptwriter or a burgeoning new student of creative writing, Drake will deliver concepts in a remarkable way that every writer will benefit from.
43 Lessons
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The Mindset of a Professional Writer (Part One)
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You Can't Write the Way You Talk
Discover how writing as a skill benefits you as a writer.
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Writing is a Skill, Not a Talent
Shifting your mindset about writing as a talent to writing as a skill.
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Writing is ALSO a Talent
Discovering Aspects of Story Telling vs the Writing Skill
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Knowledge DOES NOT Hurt Creativity
Mindset Shift: Knowledge adds to your Creative Powers
The Mindset of a Professional Writer (Part Two)
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Storytelling is a Job
Understanding the Difference Between a Fan Mentality and a Professional Mentality
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Writers are Unique, but Not Really
Discover whether you are a Pantser or a Plotter, and the Definition of Both
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Readers are Your Customers
Learning to Write as a Professional, and not a Fan
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Stories are NOT What You Think
A Mindset Shift: Anatomy of a Strong Story Narrative
What is a Fiction Story?
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Where to Start
Dissecting the Story Elements & Understanding Reviews/Ratings
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Intro: Physical & Invisible Layers of a Story
Gain Clear Comprehension of Physical Layer, Invisible Layer and the Role of Both within a Story
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10,000 Foot View of What a Theme Is
An overview of basic outline, and the importance of creating it prior to building the story.
Theme, What is it Really?
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The Definition of Theme
Understand exactly what theme is.
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Themes are Universal
Discovering the basics of theme and their uses.
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Themes are Fact (within the story)
The story has its own set of rules where theme becomes fact.
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Major and Minor Themes
Discover the differences between major and minor themes and their uses.
Theme, Why is it Important?
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More than just a Question
Understanding the importance of transformation within a story
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Reversals at the Theme Level
Discover Theme Reversals and How they Work
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Helps keep Your Story Tight and Focused
Using theme to keep your story focused and tight.
Theme Structure Theory
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Allegories
Introduction to Allegories
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Internal vs. External Themes
Comparison of Theme Types
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Matrix of an Internal Theme
Deeper dive into Internal Theme concepts.
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Matrix of an External Theme
Deeper dive into External Theme concepts.
Using a Theme to Create Your Story
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How to Find Your Theme
Exploring story structure through theme.
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Theme Tells You Where Your Story Starts
Transformation is Vital
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Theme Tells You What Your Inciting Incident Is
Understanding Character's Journey
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Theme Tells You What ACT II Needs
Using Theme for Story Structure
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Theme Tells You What Your Overcome Is
Role and Purpose of the Overcome
Show Your Story, Don’t Tell It! (Part One)
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Use Stronger Verbs
Verb Analysis
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Kill Adverbs
Examining Adverb Usage
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Avoid Bland Linking Verbs
Recognizing Good and Bad Linking Verbs
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Active Voice, not Passive Voice
Identifying passive voice.
Basics of Point of View (Part One)
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What is POV
Understanding the importance of choosing the correct POV
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What is Narrative Tense
Examining role and importance of tense choice
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1st Person Overview
An introduction to 1st Person POV
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2nd Person Overview
An introduction to 2nd Person POV
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3rd Person Overview
An introduction to 3rd Person POV
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Deeper into 3rd Person POV's
A deeper look into types of 3rd Person POV
Basics of Point of View (Part Two)
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Point of View Discussion
A casual discussion before moving on to 1st Person Advantages
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Advantages of 1st Person PoV
Deeper look into advantages of 1st person PoV's
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Disadvantages of 1st Person
Deeper look into disadvantages of 1st person PoV's
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COMING SOON: Advantages & Disadvantages of 3rd Person Limited
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