Introduction and Course Outline
Idea and Brainstorm
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Goal of this Lesson: Generating and Exploring Story Ideas
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What Makes It Doable (11:11)
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The Great Blank Expanse: A Generic, Easy Start (7:17)
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Generating Story Ideas (9:13)
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Assignment 1: Generate Story Idea(s)
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Story Brainstorm (8:34)
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Assignment 2: Choose at least one idea and explore it with a brainstorm
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Resources and References: Idea and Brainstorm
Outline and Preparation
Drafting...It's Time!
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Goal of this Lesson: Drafting Your Story
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How Do I Use My Outline to Draft? (20:35)
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How Do I Handle My Inner Editor? (5:21)
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What if I Get Stuck or Blocked or Bored? (13:02)
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Fear. Doubt. Hesitation. A Reminder: You Are A Storyteller (9:10)
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Assignment: Dive into the Draft. Just dive in.
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Resources and References: Drafting Your Story
Revision and Research
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Goal of this Lesson: Revision and Research
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Checking in: Don't worry, you're not behind! (3:43)
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Assembly Instructions: Use Outline to Put Story in Sequence (14:15)
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Time to Talk to Your Editor (9:54)
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Research and "Research": It depends on your story. (5:48)
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Assignment: Finish that draft, assemble into sequence, and handle your notes.
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Resources and References: Revision and Research
Final Draft
Congratulations
