Course Content
Section 1: The Foundations of Storytelling
To build a powerful story, you need a strong foundation. This section focuses on the core elements that make stories compelling and memorable. You'll learn the anatomy of a story, the psychology behind why stories work, and how to craft narratives that resonate. By the end of this section, you’ll understand: 1. The essential elements every story needs 2. Why humans are wired to respond to stories 3. How to recognize and build a strong narrative arc
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Section 2: Character and Conflict Development
While plot drives the story forward, characters and conflict give it soul and tension. They’re what your audience connects with on an emotional level. In this section, you’ll learn how to: 1. Build realistic, memorable characters with flaws and depth 2. Understand how internal and external conflicts add stakes and emotion 3. Use character arcs to show growth and transformation Whether you’re writing fiction, crafting a personal brand, or creating a short video, characters and conflict are the heartbeat of any compelling story.
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Free Storytelling Crash Course

Let’s explore the most widely used storytelling structures:

🟩 The 3-Act Structure

  1. Act I – Setup

    • Introduce characters and setting

    • Establish the main conflict

    • “What does the protagonist want?”

  2. Act II – Confrontation

    • Rising tension and complications

    • The character faces setbacks

    • “Why is this so hard?”

  3. Act III – Resolution

    • The climax (turning point)

    • Loose ends are tied up

    • “How does the character change or succeed?”

 

🎥 Example: The Lion King

  • Act I: Simba is born, introduced to the Pride Lands.

  • Act II: Mufasa dies, Simba runs away and grows up.

  • Act III: Simba returns to confront Scar and restore the kingdom.