Course Content
Introduction
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What is Storytelling? Why Is It Important?
Real-Life Applications of Storytelling
Purpose of This Course
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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Core Elements of a Great Story
The Psychology Behind Storytelling
What Makes Stories Memorable?
Narrative Arcs: Your Story’s Blueprint
EXERCISES
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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Creating Believable and Multidimensional Characters
Internal vs. External Conflict
Using Flaws and Motivation to Drive Development
Character Arc: The Transformation Journey
EXERCISES
Free Storytelling Crash Course

✍️ Exercise 1: Character Sketch

Create a character using these prompts:

  1. Name:

  2. Age:

  3. Personality traits:

  4. Flaw(s):

  5. Goal:

  6. What’s standing in their way?

  7. One fear they’ve never admitted:

  8. How they’ll grow by the end of the story:

✅ Try making this character part of a future story or video you’ll create.

 

✍️ Exercise 2: Conflict Map

Choose an idea for a story (it can be fictional or personal). Now map out:

  • One external conflict

  • One internal conflict

  • How they interact (does one cause or worsen the other?)

  • What your character must overcome to win

✅ Bonus: Outline 3 turning points where conflict escalates.

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