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Comprehensive writing mechanics and process
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Module 1
Story Foundations: Concept and Conflict
1
Crafting Core Questions
Formulate a core story question using the 'What happens if...?' structure.
2
Premise vs. Concept: Analyzing Examples
Distinguish between a premise (situation) and a concept (situation + unique complication) by analyzing examples.
3
Crafting Irreconcilable Conflict
Construct a central conflict as two clearly defined, irreconcilable opposing forces.
4
Irreconcilable Conflicts: Testing Your Premise
Test the strength of a premise by articulating why its central conflict is irreconcilable.
5
Identifying the Protagonist's Tangible Loss
Define the personal stakes by identifying a specific, tangible loss the protagonist faces.
6
Identifying Public Stakes: Community and Societal Consequences
Define the public stakes by identifying consequences that extend to a community or society.
7
Threats to Identity and Worldview
Define the existential stakes by identifying the threat to the protagonist's core identity or worldview.
8
Mastering Genre Conventions
Analyze genre conventions to identify mandatory scenes, tone, and conflict styles for a chosen genre.
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