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The 5-step technique for setting S.M.A.R.T. Story Goals

They key to a healthy, efficient plot framework is setting SMART Story Goals (and there are two of them!). Learn the 5-step technique that can help you troubleshoot why your plot isn’t working.

The 5-step technique for setting S.M.A.R.T. Story Goals

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Character Core Values

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Character Core Values

The Character Void Funnel

The Emotional Transformation Ladder

The Story Discovery Funnel

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November 13, 2022

The 5-step technique for setting S.M.A.R.T. Story Goals

They key to a healthy, efficient plot framework is setting SMART Story Goals (and there are two of them!). Learn the 5-step technique that can help you troubleshoot why your plot isn’t working.

November 6, 2022

Understanding the Story Need is the gift you give your hero (+ the 4 steps to identify it)

Your hero’s Story Need is the heart of their transformation. These 4 steps will guide you to pinpointing exactly what mindset shift your character must make before they can transform.

October 30, 2022

Void: This powerhouse character Core Value is the heart of your hero’s Story Need

The raw instigating emotions of your character’s story run much deeper than just their character needs or GMCs. Learn about the driving force behind every hero’s transformation in this personal exploration of the character core value Void.

August 7, 2022

2 Examples of antagonists that bring out the best in their heroes (And the 4 guidelines to design an effective “villain”)

Download your free Design Your Antagonist worksheet with the 4 guidelines for creating an antagonist that empowers a story’s hero. And check out the 2 examples of antagonists in this article that have all 4 of these basic traits.

July 31, 2022

Write a better story faster with this one mindset shift

The Story Discovery Funnel is the one technique that can work for pantsers AND plotters. Stop sacrificing your creativity for process and plan the right story the first time.

July 24, 2022

Growth arc, fall arc, or flat arc: Which character transformation is right for your story?

There are 2 types of character transformations you might be ignoring in your stories (and here’s how to use them strategically).

November 13, 2022

The 5-step technique for setting S.M.A.R.T. Story Goals

They key to a healthy, efficient plot framework is setting SMART Story Goals (and there are two of them!). Learn the 5-step technique that can help you troubleshoot why your plot isn’t working.

November 6, 2022

Understanding the Story Need is the gift you give your hero (+ the 4 steps to identify it)

Your hero’s Story Need is the heart of their transformation. These 4 steps will guide you to pinpointing exactly what mindset shift your character must make before they can transform.

October 30, 2022

Void: This powerhouse character Core Value is the heart of your hero’s Story Need

August 7, 2022

2 Examples of antagonists that bring out the best in their heroes (And the 4 guidelines to design an effective “villain”)

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