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Structure & Plot in Fiction

Discover the crucial difference between structure and plot in this course designed to deepen your storytelling skills and inspire innovative narratives. By teasing structure and plot apart and looking at them individually, with specific examples, we can come to understand BOTH our story and how we choose to tell it.

We will talk through the traditional beats of three-act storytelling, looking at how to use plot to meet and subvert reader expectation. Then, we will move on to talking about structure and look at the 7 most used story structures as well as how authors are using them in unique and interesting ways. Perfect for long-form fiction writers, students will gain a fresh perspective on their writing along with practical skills for completing their draft.

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.