Three act structure is one of the most frustrating concepts and techniques to master. In this workshop, I’ll go over all the basics and show you how this works together with other concepts. When we’re done, you’ll have a better understanding of three act structure and also why it’s not as bad or as hard as it seems.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand the setup, confrontation, and resolution, and how they drive character development and plot.
- Craft an engaging opening that hooks your audience and sets the stage for conflict.
- Learn how to develop tension and complications that propel your characters toward transformation.
- Master the art of delivering a resolution that provides emotional payoff and completes your character’s journey.
This workshop will teach you to apply the principles of Three-Act Structure to your own creative work. By the end of the session, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to organize your narrative, sharpen your storytelling skills, and make your stories resonate with audiences.
This course includes:
- Three Act Structure Workshop video
- Flexible Structure Worksheet
- Workshop Slides
- Next Steps
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 4 Lessons
- Lifetime
Instructor
Jeni Chappelle is an independent editor and writing instructor. She has helped more than two hundred books into the world with major publishers, small presses, and indie authors, including bestselling and award-winning authors. A late-diagnosed AuDHD eldest daughter/former gifted kid, Jeni has been called a word wizard and a book doula but considers herself a hobbit (minus the hairy feet) and lives in NC with her family and way too many pets: two dogs, seven cats, and an aquatic turtle.
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