One of the most common questions I get from fiction writers is, "Where do I begin?"
The writer is overwhelmed, feeling lost, and maybe very frustrated.
They have a story in them, but nowhere to put it.
Coupled with this overwhelm is the confusion about all the ways to write stories -- story maps and structures galore.
Which brings them back to: "Where do I begin?"
I too had this confusion and overwhelm until I figured out -- through lots of writing different kinds of ways and different kinds of stories -- that every story has an inherent structure.
Since I'm an intuitive writer, I had thought story should just come to me, but I had to learn the tools of the trade to finally grok structure.
In a live training this week, Wednesday, March 22, 5:30-7pm Pacific, I'll present 5 of those structures that helped me understand the core of story telling.
I'll share how I use them to craft compelling fiction and I'll help you determine which story structure will be a good fit for you and your story.
Co-presenting by my friend and writing coach colleague, Lynn Johnston, we're honored to present to you:
How to Choose Your Story’s Structure
In this training, you’ll learn the ins and outs of five storytelling structures that have stood the test of time because of their ability to move readers: - Three-Act Structure
- The Hero’s Journey
- The Virgin Archetypal Journey
- The Five-Point Structure
- The Five Commandments of Storytelling
You’ll also learn:
- How each of these structures highlight different aspect of story
- The relationships between these five structures—how they overlap and how they diverge
- How the obligatory scenes of different genres fit into these structures
If you can’t make the live training, you’ll get a replay in video and audio.
And as always, you can ask us follow-up questions in email if you need help applying the concepts to your story.
You’ll also get: - A transcript of the training
- A PDF containing the slides
- Cheatsheets and worksheets for each of the structures
- Bonus course: 7 Keys to Story Planning (free)
If you’d like to deepen your understanding of these five powerhouse story structures, you can find out more (and sign up) here:
http://30daywritingchallengefornovelists.bethbarany.com/story-structure-training/
If you’re a plotter, this training will give you a new perspective on storytelling structure—a look at the big picture that will make plotting easier, no matter what structure you choose for each story.
If you’re a pantser, this is your chance to learn about story structure from someone who thinks like you do. :)
Here's to you and your creativity!
Have a great week!
All my best, Beth
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