The Zero Draft: How to Start Writing a Novel
The Eight Sequences
A course by Shaunta Grimes , Writer and Teacher
About the video: The Eight Sequences
Overview
“In this lesson, I will talk about the eight sequences that make up a Three-Act story and where each of the five key plot points fits in. We’ll finish with an exercise in scene creation. ”
In this video lesson Shaunta Grimes addresses the topic: The Eight Sequences, which is part of the Domestika online course: The Zero Draft: How to Start Writing a Novel. Learn how to transform an initial book idea into a physical plot board filled with scenes and different versions of the entire story.
Partial transcription of the video
“Welcome back, guys. In this lesson, we are going to talk more about the eight sequences, go a little deeper into those and organize the scenes you just came up with into the eight sequences so that you have a visual representation of your story. So there are three acts in every story and eight sequences. If we divide it into eight sequences, it's really good for the pacing of your story because you can have a climatic scene at the end of each sequence that will keep the story moving and you will reduce the sag or lag that can come in the second act. So, act one. has two sequences and two ma...”
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Course summary for: The Zero Draft: How to Start Writing a Novel
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Shaunta Grimes
A course by Shaunta Grimes
Writer and teacher Shaunta Grimes is a bestselling, indie-published author who firmly believes that a good story can change the world, and she is passionate about helping others turn their ideas into novels. Through an eclectic series of jobs, Shaunta has explored all types of writing, including journalism, blogging, legal writing, and copywriting. She unexpectedly got her start as an independent author in 2004 when she penned her first novel during NaNoWriMo, discovering that persistence and strategic thinking are the secrets to structuring a successful writing practice.
Since then, she has written a number of young-adult novels, some of which have been published by leading companies like Penguin and Macmillan. In 2015, she started an online writing school called Ninja Writers, where she shares her technique and inspiration with young writers who are as enthusiastic about stories as she is.
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