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Plot like a Badass -- PRE-SALE COMING SOON!
INTRODUCTION: Welcome to Plot like a Badass!
Course Welcome & Materials (IMPORTANT! DON'T SKIP!)
What IS Plot Anyway, and Why is it Important?
Plot vs. Cinematic Plot: The Showdown
Let Them Eat Cake! Using the "Epic Cake" Model to Structure Your Badass Cinematic Plot
MODULE #1: The TOARC Model
Lesson #1: Introduction to TOARC Model (Titles, Objectives, Actions, Reveals, Complications)
Lesson #2: Titles (The Situation)
Lesson #3: Objectives (The Character's Goals)
Lesson #4: Actions (The Character's Strategy)
Lesson #5: Reveals (What the Character Learns)
Lesson #5: Complications (The Obstacles)
MODULE #2: Tragedy or Triumph?
Lesson #1: Introduction to Triumph, Triumph, and Why They Matter
Lesson #2: The Structure of a Triumph Story
Lesson #3: The Structure of a Tragedy Story
MODULE #3: Beginnings, Middles, and Ends
Lesson #1: Introduction to Beginnings, Middles, and Ends
Lesson #2: The Beginning
Lesson #3: The Middle
Lesson #4: The End
BUILD THE LAYER: Put the Beginning, Middle, and End Together!
MODULE #4: The Four Act Structure
Lesson #1: Introduction to the Four Act Structure
Lesson #2: ACT I, The World Set Up & Intro to Your Hero
Lesson #3: ACT IIA, The New World & The Reactive Phase
Lesson #4: ACT IIB, Enemy Assault & The Proactive Phase
Lesson #5: ACT III, The Final Showdown
BUILD THE LAYER: Put the Four Acts Together!
MODULE #5: The Six Plot Points
LESSON #1: Introduction to the Six Plot Points
LESSON #2: PLOT POINT #1, The Inciting Incident (The Bomb)
LESSON #3: PLOT POINT #2, The Lock In (Point of No Return)
LESSON #4: PLOT POINT #3, The 1st Culmination (The Midpoint)
---- Lesson #4A: The Triumphant Midpoint (The Highest Point)
---- Lesson #4B: The Tragedic Midpoint (The Lowest Point)
LESSON #5: PLOT POINT #4: The Turning Point
---- Lesson #5A: The Triumphant Turning Point (The Crisis Point)
---- Lesson #5B: The Tragedic Turning Point (The Saving Grace)
LESSON #6: PLOT POINT #5, The 2nd Culmination (The Climax)
---- Lesson #6A: The Triumphant Climax (All is Lost)
---- Lesson #6B: The Tragedic Climax (All is Gained)
LESSON #7: PLOT POINT #6, The Third Act Twist
BUILD THE LAYER: Put the Plot Points Together!
MODULE #6: The Eight Sequences
Lesson #1: Introduction to the Eight Sequences
Lesson #2: SEQUENCE ONE: The Status Quo
Lesson #3: SEQUENCE TWO: The Devil in the Doorway (The Nuke)
Lesson #4: SEQUENCE THREE: The New World + Hero Training
Lesson #5: SEQUENCE FOUR: The New World Has Dangers + Things Get More Dire
Lesson #6: SEQUENCE FIVE: Enemy Goes on Offensive + The Subplot(s)
Lesson #7: SEQUENCE SIX: Enemies Close In & Gain the Upper Hand
Lesson #8: SEQUENCE SEVEN: Launching the Final Battle btw Good and Evil
Lesson #9: SEQUENCE EIGHT: The Last Showdown & The Story Resolution
BUILD THE LAYER: Put the Sequences Together!
MODULE #7: The 25-Point Beat Sheet
Introduction to the 25-Point Beat Sheet
---- Introduction (Footnote): Hard Beats, Hard Considerations, and Soft Beats
Beat #1: The Opening Image
Beat #2: The Set Up
Beat #3: The Theme -- SOFT BEAT
Beat #4: The Inciting Incident (The Bomb)
Beat #5: Resistance -- SOFT BEAT
Beat #6: The Call to Adventure
Beat #7: The Busy Signal
Beat #8: The Devil in the Doorway
Beat #9: The Forked Road -- HC
Beat #10: Choosing the New Adventure + The First Point of No Return
Beat #11: The B-Story or Love Story
Beat #12: The Fun & Games
Beat #13: The Other Subplots
Beat #14: The First Major Culmination (The Midpoint)
Beat #15: The Crisis Point
Beat #16: Character Reflection #1 + Character Decision #1 -- HC
Beat #17: Choosing a New Identity or Sticking with the Old Identity -- HC
Beat #18: Enemies Close In
Beat #19: Enemies Gain Upperhand
Beat #20: All is Lost
Beat #21: Dark Night of the Soul + B-Story Revelation -- HC
Beat #22: Character Reflection #2 + Character Decision #2 -- HC
Beat #23: Choosing the Final Battle + The Second Point of No Return
---- Beat #23A: Gather the Team / Get Ready for War
---- Beat #23B: Storm the Castle
---- Beat #23C: The Third Act Twist (High Tower Surprise)
---- Beat #23D: Dig Deep Down (or B-Story Revelation) -- HC
---- Beat #23E: The Last Bout (Execute the New Plan)
Beat #24: Resolutions & The New Deal
---- Beat #24A: Main Conflict Resolution -- HC
---- Beat #24B: B-Story Resolution -- HC
---- Beat #24C: Hero Story Resolution & Arc Completion -- HC
Beat #25: The Closing Image
BUILD THE LAYER: Put all the Beats Together!
MODULE #8: Let them Eat Cake!
EPIC CAKE INTRO! How to Bake Your Epic Cinematic Plot Cake
EPIC CAKE #1! Opening Images + Closing Images
EPIC CAKE #2! Opening Images + BME + Closing Images
EPIC CAKE #3! Opening Images + BME + Four Acts + Closing Images
EPIC CAKE #4! Opening Images + BME + Four Acts + Six Plot Points + Closing Images
EPIC CAKE #5! Opening Images + BME + Four Acts + Six Plot Points + Eight Sequences + Closing Images
EPIC CAKE #6! Opening Images + BME + Four Acts + Six Plot Points + Eight Sequences + 25-Beats + Closing Images
EPIC CAKE #8! Design Your Scenes and Add Them In!
MODULE #9: Planning Your Scenes
LESSON #1: Introduction to Planning Your Scenes
LESSON #2: Your Scene Wish List & Evidence Bag
LESSON #3: Narrow Down and Organize Your Scenes
LESSON #4: Your Scene Cards
BONUS MODULE #1! Writing the Cinematic Outline
The Outline: What It Is and How It Helps You Write a Kick Ass Story
Planning the Outline
Writing the Outline
BONUS MODULE #2! From No Ass to Badass: Editing & Strengthening Your Scenes
The Importance of First Drafts
How to Re-read and Analyze Your Scenes
Scene Ninjutsu Intro: How to Make Your Scenes More Badass
Scene Ninjutsu #1: Preliminary Details
Scene Ninjutsu #2: Description Details
Scene Ninjutsu #3: Conflict Design
Scene Ninjutsu #4: Characters & Subtexts
Scene Ninjutsu #5: Conflict & Action Progression
BONUS MODULE #3: The Anatomy of a Badass Scene
LESSON #1: Introduction to Scene Anatomy
LESSON #2: The Larger Problem (Story Problem)
LESSON #3: The Immediate Problem (Scene Problem)
LESSON #4: Opening Image
LESSON #5: The Objective (of POV Character)
LESSON #6: The Internal Tension (of POV Character)
LESSON #7: The Inciting Incident
LESSON #8: POV Character Action / Reaction
LESSON #9: Tension Rises
LESSON #10: Turning Point
LESSON #11: The Boiling Point
LESSON #12: The Victor & Victory
LESSON #13: Reveal
LESSON #14: Complication
LESSON #15: Cliffhanger
LESSON #4: Your Scene Cards
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