Story Structure Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Crafting Unforgettable Narratives
Story Structure Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Unforgettable Narratives
Struggling to shape your stories? You’re not alone. Every great story—whether it’s a novel, screenplay, or short story—follows a structure that captivates audiences and keeps them engaged. Whether you're starting a new story, book or script or editing a first draft, this course will break it all down in a simple, practical way.
Using the classic three-act structure as a foundation, you’ll learn how to:
- Develop compelling, proactive characters who drive the story.
- Craft an inciting incident that hooks your audience.
- Build rising tension, midpoint twists, and meaningful stakes.
- Create a satisfying climax and resolution.
- Avoid common pitfalls that make stories feel flat or directionless.
With real-world examples from books and films, easy-to-follow lessons, and practical exercises, you’ll not only understand story structure—you’ll apply it to your own work. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid outline for your next book, screenplay, or short story.
Whether you’re just starting or want to refine your storytelling skills, this course gives you the tools to write with confidence.
Your story starts here—let’s make it unforgettable.
An 11 part video course (approx 90 mins of content), plus course notes, practical exercises, a character sheet and story arc tool.