INTRODUCTION: Welcome to Plot like a Badass!
MODULE #0: The TPOACR5 Method (** FOUNDATIONAL MODULE ** DO NOT SKIP!!)
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Introduction: What is the TPOACR5 Method and Why Is It So Important?
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#1: The Title
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#2: The Problem
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#3: The Objective
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#4: The Action Taken
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#5: The Complication (aka the Obstacle)
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#6: The Resolution
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--- #6A: The Reveal
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--- #6B: The Twist
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--- #6C: The Deeper Complication
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--- #6D: The Cliffhanger
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--- #6E. The Revelation
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QUICK ASSIGNMENT: Putting TPOACR5 into Practice
MODULE #1: The Badass Log Line
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Lesson 1.1: The Badass Log Line: What It Is & Why You Need It
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Lesson 1.2: Using TPOACR5 to Craft a Badass Plot Premise
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Lesson 1.3: Using TPOACR5 to Craft a Badass Character Premise
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Lesson 1.4: When Character & Plot Collide: Using TPOACR5 to Craft Your Badass Log Line
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Lesson 1.5: A Quick Note about Character Plot (aka the Character Arc)
MODULE #2: Triumph or Tragedy? Dramatic Direction & Set Pieces
MODULE #3: Beginnings, Middles, and Ends
MODULE #4: The Four Act Structure
MODULE #5: The Eight Plot Points
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What are the Eight Plot Points?
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PLOT POINT #1, The Inciting Incident (The Bomb)
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PLOT POINT #2, The First Lock In (1st Point of No Return)
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PLOT POINT #3, The Midpoint
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--- PLOT POINT #3A: The Triumphant Midpoint (The Highest Point)
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--- PLOT POINT #3B: The Tragedic Midpoint (The Lowest Point)
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PLOT POINT #4: The Turning Point
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--- PLOT POINT #4A: The Turning Point for Triumph Stories (The Crisis Point)
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--- PLOT POINT #4B: The Turning Point for Tragedic Stories (The Saving Grace)
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PLOT POINT #5, The Climax
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--- PLOT POINT #5A: The Triumphant Climax (All is Lost)
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--- PLOT POINT #5B: The Tragedic Climax (All is Gained)
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PLOT POINT #6, The Second Lock In (2nd Point of No Return)
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PLOT POINT #7, The Third Act Twist
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PLOT POINT #8, The Resolution + New Normal
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HOMEWORK #: Review Your 8 Plot Points & Edit!
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HOMEWORK #: Layer Your 8 Plot Points into Your 4 Acts
MODULE #6: The Eight Sequences
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Introduction, Part 1 of 2: What are the Eight Sequences?
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Introduction, Part 2 of 2: Layer Your 4 Acts, w/ Your 8 Plot Points, w/ Your 8 Sequences. Right Now.
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Lesson 6.1: SEQUENCE ONE: The Status Quo
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Lesson 6.2: SEQUENCE TWO: The Devil in the Doorway (The Nuke)
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Lesson 6.3: SEQUENCE THREE: The New World + Hero Training
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Lesson 6.4: SEQUENCE FOUR: The New World Has Dangers + Things Get More Dire
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Lesson 6.5: SEQUENCE FIVE: The Subplot(s) + Enemy Goes on Offensive
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Lesson 6.6: SEQUENCE SIX: Enemies Close In & Gain the Upper Hand
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Lesson 6.7: SEQUENCE SEVEN: The Ultimate Battle btw Good and Evil
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Lesson 6.8: SEQUENCE EIGHT: The Last Round
MODULE #7: The 30-Point Beat Sheet
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Introduction, Part 1 of 2: What is the 30-Point Beat Sheet?
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Introduction, Part 2 of 2: Layer Your 4 Acts, w/ Your 8 Plot Points, w/ Your 8 Sequences, w/ Your 30 Beats. Right Now.
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BEAT #1: Hot Ass Mess
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Lesson 7.2: BEAT #2: The Set Up
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Lesson 7.3: BEAT #3: Plants & Ironies
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Lesson 7.4: BEAT #4: The Inciting Incident (The Bomb)
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Lesson 7.5: BEAT #5: Character Flaws = Character Resistance
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Lesson 7.6: BEAT #6: The Call to Adventure
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Lesson 7.7: BEAT #7: The Busy Signal
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Lesson 7.8: BEAT #8: The Devil in the Doorway (The Nuke)
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Lesson 7.9: BEAT #9: The Forked Road
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Lesson 7.10: BEAT #10: Choosing the New Adventure (The First Lock In (1st Point of No Return))
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Lesson 7.11: BEAT #11: The Adventure
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Lesson 7.12: BEAT #12: The B-Story
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Lesson 7.13: BEAT #13: The Other Subplots
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Lesson 7.14: BEAT #14: The Midpoint (Triumphant or Tragic?)
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Lesson 7.15: BEAT #15: The Turning Point (Crisis or Saving Grace?)
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Lesson 7.16: BEAT #16: Character Reflection #1: Who Am I?
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Lesson 7.17: BEAT #17: Choosing Who I Am, Part #1: Yep, Still a Mess
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Lesson 7.18: BEAT #18: Enemies Close In
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Lesson 7.19: BEAT #19: Enemies Gain Upperhand
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Lesson 7.20: BEAT #20: All is Lost + Dark Night of the Soul
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Lesson 7.21: BEAT #21: Character Reflection #2: Who Am I?
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Lesson 7.22: BEAT #22: Choosing Who I Am, Part #2: Not Who I Should Be, But Not Who I Was, Either
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Lesson 7.23: BEAT #23: Choosing the Ultimate Battle (The Second Lock In (2nd Point of No Return))
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--- Beat #23A: Get Ready for War
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--- Beat #23B: Breach & Battle
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--- Beat #23C: Hero's Brief Victory
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Lesson 7.24: BEAT #24: The Third Act Twist
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Lesson 7.25: BEAT #25: Character Reflection #3: Who Am I?
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Lesson 7.26: BEAT #26: Choosing Who I Am, Part #3: I'm a F*ckin' BOSS
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Lesson 7.27: BEAT #27: The Last Round
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--- Beat #27A: Payoffs Galore & Ironies Return!
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--- Beat #27B: The Death Blow
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Lesson 7.28: BEAT #28: Resolutions
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--- Beat #28A: Main Conflict Resolution
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--- Beat #28B: B-StoryLove Story/Sub Story/Other Story Resolutions
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--- Beat #28C: Character Arc Resolution
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Lesson 7.29: BEAT #29: The New Normal
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Lesson 7.30: BEAT #30: Badass n' Blessed
MODULE #8: Let Them Eat Cake!
