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(1/7) 🧡 Excited to share my journey in writing my novella. With the help of @OpenAI's ChatGPT, I've developed a comprehensive story planning template that covers story structure, character connections, and more. Let me walk you through it! πŸ“šβœοΈ #write3 #film3 #WritingCommunity
(2/7) The template starts with choosing the style/structure for the story. It includes examples like the Three-Act Structure, Hero's Journey, Kishōtenketsu, etc.. For me, picking a structural focus has helped guide the narrative, making it easier to plan and write. πŸ“–
(3/7) It also includes character connection categories, providing a list of options for how characters can intersect in the story. Examples: shared goals, conflict, romantic interest, family ties, and more. This also helps me keep track of all the characters in my story 🧩
(4/7) The template breaks down my novella into sections (Setup, Rising Action, Climax, Resolution) with word count % recommendations. This has made a huge difference in my approach to pacing and plot development πŸ“ˆ
(5/7) To ensure a balanced narrative, the template offers insights on qualities of the Setup, Rising Action, Climax, and Resolution, with bullet points detailing elements to consider when planning each section. 🎭
(6/7) Additionally, the template incorporates a timeline to track events, helping maintain continuity and a logical flow in the story. I now know where all my characters exist in time. It sounds silly, but I didn't realize how helpful this would actually be lolβŒ›οΈ
(7/7) This template has been a game-changer for my novella planning process, and I've included the full outline here! Feel free to subscribe and share your own writing tips or experiences in the comments. I'd love to add more to improve upon it πŸ™Œ

πŸ”— anthjgibson.substack.com/p/unveiling-th…

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Mar 17
(1/5) 🎬 Introducing: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Your Feature Film πŸŽ₯

I gathered insights from my mentors and used @OpenAI's #ChatGPT to make a useful template for the #filmcommunity

BTW πŸ™Œ
Each subscriber to my newsletter receives a copy!
More info below! πŸ‘‡ #film3 #write3 Image
(2/5) πŸ“– Explore the 3 Act Structure with a comprehensive breakdown of each act. Get it out of your head and lean on the template laid out here. Take it step by step, and the outline will help you flesh things out so you don't get lost in the process. Image
(3/5) 🎭 Enhance your characters with the Character Development Template. Explore what makes them jump off of the page. Consider a character's chronic conflict, for example - how is the story itself an act of metamorphosis for the character? Image
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