Three Story Method: Foundations of Fiction

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Storytelling isn't complicated. We'll prove it to you. Do you have an amazing idea for a novel but you struggle to get words on the page? Maybe the problem isn't writer's block. Maybe you need a writing process. Publishing veterans and bestselling authors Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn share their proven system for developing a plan that will bridge the gap between a collection of random notes and a cohesive first draft. This comprehensive book will teach you the foundations of fiction: Plot, Structure, Genre, Theme, Character, and World. Discover: Why you need a system to finish a first draft whether you plot or pants What Aristotle said about storytelling thousands of years ago that still applies today How studying Star Wars can make you a better writer What some of the most prolific authors believe about the craft How all stories can be reduced to three components Which archetypes create a more engaging reader experience How the Hero's Journey is alike and different than the Virgin's Promise Why you should cast your characters like a movie producer Developed over 10 years and applied on millions of words of fiction, Thorn and Bohannon will show you how to layer your approach and build a fantastic story from the ground up. No more staring at a blinking cursor when you sit down to write! Become a master storyteller today. Three Story Method will transform you from a struggling writer into a career author. Downloadable worksheet and full list of resources included! Get it now! Foreword I. Getting Ready Introduction Why You Need This Book Before We Begin Advice Worth Heeding Pantser or Plotter? Important Work II. The Methodology Three Story Method Overview Story Archetypes Vogler’s 12 Stages for Star Wars Hudson’s 13 Stages for Star Wars Hero’s Journey vs. Virgin’s Promise Plot A Story Idea is Born The Pixar Pitch The Logline Structure 3 Acts or 4 Acts? 12 Stages A New Hope Example with the 12 Stages Drafting Your 12 Stages Genre Theme The Themes of Star Wars Character Casting Characters Wants and Needs How We Make Decisions Using the Character Sheet Vogler’s Archetypes World Building the World The World of Star Wars Getting Started in Your World III. What’s Next Pants or Outline What the Pros Do Starting the Outline Before Drafting Acknowledgments IV. Appendix About the Appendix An Interview with Kim Hudson Case Study – Sci-Fi Seattle Short Story, “Temple of the Dogs” Using Tarot with Caroline Donahue Using Runes with Marc Graham Using 12 Officials with James R. Essien Mind Mapping with Christopher Wills Works Cited About J. Thorn About Zach Bohannon