What you'll learn:
- Plot an entire novel from start to finish (in 15 steps)
- Understand what makes novels successful
- Craft a compelling "novel road map" or outline for a new novel
- Obtain a deeper understanding of plot and story structure
- Develop an effective revision plan for an existing novel
- Determine what's broken in an existing novel manuscript
- Discover the secret storytelling code found in all great stories
- Analyze successful movies and novels using the storytelling code
Anyone can write a successful novel.
You just need to understand what makes a novel successful…
Have you ever noticed that your favorite books and movies follow a similar pattern? Have you noticed that there’s something specific that happens about 25% of the way through the story that sends the story in a new direction? Or that huge plot twists tend to come right in the dead center of the story?Or that 75% of the way through there’s usually distinct “low point” or “rock bottom” where all seems lost for the main character?
If you have, then you’ve stumbled upon the secret storytelling code.
The secret storytelling code can be found in all great stories ever told. Movies, novels, novellas, plays, memoirs, short stories. Wherever there’s a narrative being told, the code is there, hidden beneath the surface.
This code (which inspired Blake Snyder’s famous Save the Cat! plotting method) is made up of 15 key story “beats,” or “plot points.” The beats are markers along the path of the story that are used to track a character’s journey and ultimate transformation. And strung together, in the right order, these 15 beats make up a blueprint that anyone can follow to write a successful novel.
Since discovering these 15 key story beats and harnessing their immeasurable power, bestselling author and award-winning writing instructor, Jessica Brody has sold more than 17 novels to major publishers like Simon and Schuster, Random House, and Macmillan. Her novels have been translated and published in over 23 countries and two are even in development as major motions pictures. Also, Jessica is repeatedly hired by Disney Press to develop and write novels based on popular Disney properties like the Disney Princess and the Disney Descendants franchises.
Jessica Brody is a certified instructor of the Save the Cat! plotting method and, in the past five years, has taught thousands of novelists from around the world how to harness the power of the 15 key story.
Now, in this one-of-a-kind online master class on plot and story structure, Jessica Brody shares her profound knowledge on the topic of novel writing and expertly guides writers (new and seasoned alike!) through the elements of plot, story structure, and character transformation, and ultimately helps them discover the secrets to what makes a novel really resonate with readers.
"This course is a must for anyone trying to write an amazing story."- CHLOE, UDEMY STUDENT
"Absolutely brilliant. So insightful..."- JAYNE, UDEMY STUDENT
"I now can see the weaknesses in my novel plots." - DEBRA, UDEMY STUDENT
Throughout this course, Jessica will:
Guide you step by step through the 15 key story beats that are found in all great stories ever told
Show you how the 15 key story beats form a novel blueprint (or road map) that any writer (of any level) can follow to craft their own successful novel
Analyze several examples (from both books and movies) of the 15 key story beats in action so you can firmly grasp the function and purpose of each beat and see how other successful writers have tackled them
Guide you through the process of brainstorming, crafting, and developing the 15 beats to outline, write, or revise your own bestseller
And by the end of this course you will have a complete “novel road map” (or outline) for a novel that you could begin working on immediately.
Or if you’re already working on a novel and need help structuring it or revising it, by the end of this course, you will have a full revision plan ready to go.
Check out the free preview lectures for a look at what to expect from this course, how this course is structured, and a free overview of the 15 key story beats that will be explored at length in this course.
Enroll now to get started on plotting, writing, or revising your bestselling novel today!
PRAISE FOR COURSES IN THE WRITING MASTERY SERIES:
10 writing courses
Over 50,000 students enrolled
Average Rating 4.7 stars!
"Jessica is truly a gifted teacher!"- Vicky
"Jessica is a LEGEND...Completely worth it." - Ras
"Superb. Clear and engaging - Dan
"Just, WOW! Jessica Brody provides much more than a boatload... try a cruise ship FULL of tips, tricks, resources, references, and actionable steps" - Tracy
"Thorough, accurate, and well-presented --I would recommend Jessica Brody’s courses to any writer eager to rise."- Mark
"Jessica Brody breaks down these concepts with clarity and amazing insight." -Mike
"Jessica Brody's courses are all thorough, entertaining, and extremely helpful."- Tricia
"As always, Jessica Brody delivers an insider's knowledge and the tools to move forward in the process, now!" - Sue
"Very informative and well worth the time and cost."- Noel
"Clear, concise, & well-narrated with an abundance of enthusiasm." - Christopher
"This course is worth far more than the price of admission!" - Talmage
"Jessica Brody has a gift for distilling lots of hard-earned information into concise and tasty bites."-Katherine
"If you write (or plan to write), get this course"-Scott
