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How to Outline Your Story Using Character Actions: Pt. 4 – Resolution

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Greeting, story peeps!

At long last we’ve come to the end… of this video series at least. In the final installment we’ll outline the last two actions of the Resolution Phase: Trying a Longshot and Living in a New Situation. I hope you enjoy. Be sure to like and subscribe to the YouTube channel to stay up to date with new video posts! And as always, if you have any questions or comments drop them below or under the video on YouTube!

Now, it’s finally time to get back to writing. The Story Structure Blueprint is coming soon!

How to Outline Your Story Using Character Actions: Pt. 3 (Video)

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Part 3 of 4 on How to Outline your Story Using Character Actions is live. This video focuses on the Confrontation phase of the story (Dramatic Phase 2) and covers the Central Conflict and Doomed Plan of Acts 3 and 4 in Six Act Structure. Be sure to like and subscribe to the YouTube channel to stay up to date with new video posts! And as always, if you have any questions or comments drop them below or under the video on YouTube!

MD

How to Outline Your Story Using Character Actions: Pt. 2 (Video)

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I just posted part 2 of my 4 part series on using character actions to structure stories (barely made the February cutoff!). The first video provided an overview of the Three Dramatic Phases (Setup, Confrontation and Resolution), the Six Acts, the Evolving Goal and the Act Turning Points. In this video I break down the first Dramatic Phase: The Setup and the two Acts it contains. Enjoy! Part 3 coming in March.

To learn more about Six Act story structure, purchase your copy of “Actions and Goals: The Story Structure Secret” today!

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How to Outline Your Story Using Character Actions: Pt. 1 (Video)

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Here’s part one of my four part video series explaining Six Act Structure. This video provides an introduction to the Six Act paradigm and how it works. Enjoy and be on the lookout for part two dropping in February!

MD

To learn more about Six Act story structure, purchase your copy of “Actions and Goals: The Story Structure Secret” today!

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Video Analysis: The Last Jedi and the Character Arc of Luke Skywalker

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Since the book I’m currently working on is all about character arc, I felt inclined to weigh in on the current discord over Luke Skywalker’s character arc in The Last Jedi. Whether you loved the movie or hated it, in this video I explain how it’s the conclusion of Luke’s arc from the Original Trilogy based on what we learned in the Prequels. Enjoy!

To learn more about Six Act story structure, purchase your copy of “Actions and Goals: The Story Structure Secret” today!

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Film Structure Video: Avatar

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New video breakdown for a surprisingly old movie still waiting on its preplanned sequel to be released. Seriously, since Avatar was released Disney bought Marvel and Lucasfilm, and put out three Star Wars movies. What are you doing with all that fancy 3D gear, James?

To learn more about Six Act story structure, purchase your copy of “Actions and Goals: The Story Structure Secret” today!

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Story Structure Video Analysis: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

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New video breakdown for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. I hope to get back on a more regular posting schedule, but the work on the follow-up to Actions and Goals continues.  In the interim, enjoy the show! Be sure to hit that like button or drop your thoughts in the comments here or on YouTube.

To learn more about Six Act story structure, purchase your copy of “Actions and Goals: The Story Structure Secret” today!

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