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Develop Blockbuster Story Ideas that Sell! (Writing Mastery)
Proven methods to unleash your creativity and brainstorm bestselling, high concept book and movie ideas
What you’ll learn
- Develop story ideas designed to get the attention of readers, agents, publishers, and producers
- Learn why high-concept stories sell better, faster, and for more money
- Define “high concept” and learn what makes an idea “high concept”
- Identify the 4 Secret Ingredients of every high-concept idea
- Apply 5 Proven Methods for Brainstorming high-concept ideas
- Brainstorm your own high-concept ideas that you can start writing immediately
- End the course with multiple big story ideas to choose from
- Take your writing career to the next level by developing commercial novel and screenplay ideas that sell
- 15 Exercises and Handouts to apply everything you’ve learned
Description
Student Reviews For “Develop Blockbuster Ideas that Sell”:
“If you’re stuck for an idea, not just an idea but a great idea, then this class is for you.” – Steve B.
“I used your course to develop my pitch to two agents. They both requested a manuscript.” – Brian U.
“Thanks to [this] class, I have a shiny new high concept idea for my sci-fi book!” – Alysha
“Now at the end of the course I have 22 different ideas for short stories!” – Owen
What do money-making, blockbuster books and movies—like Harry Potter, The Girl on the Train, The Martian, The Hunger Games, and The Da Vinci Code—all have in common?
They’re all built around a idea that grabs your attention in one sentence.
It’s what industry insiders call a “high-concept” idea.
And it’s precisely what you need to make sure the novel or screenplay you’ve slaved over gets a second look from publishers, agents, and movie producers.
Jessica Brody is an international bestselling author of more than 15 novels published and translated in over 23 countries.
In this course, she shows you exactly how to brainstorm and build out your own high-concept ideas so that you, too, can dazzle literary agents, film producers, publishers and readers — and start making serious money.
“A definite must for anyone wishing to break into the big leagues!!” Jessica
“This is easily one of the most powerful, clearly presented courses I’ve taken at Udemy.” – Eibhlin
“I would recommend this to ANY writer at ANY level.” – Stacey
High-concept ideas are basically known as the “holy grail” of the book and movie business.
Because high-concept ideas are known to sell better, faster and for more money than ideas that are not considered high concept.
But what is a high-concept idea? And how do you know if you have one? Or better yet? How do you come up with one that will sell?
In this dynamic course, you’ll…
- Learn exactly what a high-concept idea is
- Discover the 4 Secret Ingredients of every high-concept idea and how to identify them
- Learn 5 Proven Methods for brainstorming your own high-concept ideas
And by the end of this course, you’ll have at least one shiny new high-concept idea for a book or movie that you can start writing immediately.
I’m Jessica Brody and in twelve short years, I’ve managed to sell more than 20 books to major publishers like Simon and Schuster, Random House, Macmillan, and Disney Press, including the #1 bestselling plotting guide for novelists, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel. . Also, my books have been translated and published in over 23 countries and several of my novels have been optioned for film and TV.
How did I manage to do all of this? The answer is simple: High-concept ideas!
I’m excited to share my secrets of success with you in this course.
Whether your creative journey includes self-publishing, traditional publishing, screenwriting, film making, or any other kind of distribution, the key to success is developing an idea that people can latch onto. That will wow your audience, whether that’s readers, agents, publishers, movie producers, or film viewers.
This course will teach you how to do just that.
So let’s get started!
Enroll now and start brainstorming your bestselling novel or blockbuster movie idea today.
“Jessica Brody breaks down these concepts with clarity and amazing insight.” – Mike
“Wow, I already am looking at writing from a different perspective.” – Shantanu
“This is such an inspiring course! So glad I took this!” – Jamie
PRAISE FOR COURSES IN THE WRITING MASTERY SERIES:
- 10 writing courses
- Over 50,000 students enrolled
- Average Rating 4.7 stars!
“Jessica is truly a gifted teacher!” – Vicky
“Jessica is a LEGEND…Completely worth it.” – Ras
“Superb. Clear and engaging – Dan
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to write a novel or screenplay
- Newbie writers or seasoned pros
- Writers striving to reach the next level of their career
- Writers wanting to make their work more commercial
- Anyone who has always wanted to write a novel or screenplay but hasn’t found the perfect idea yet
- Writers looking for a big idea for their next project
- Anyone who’s asked the question: “Where do writers get their ideas?”
Requirements
- Computer or notebook for exercises
- An open mind for brainstorming
- A desire to write a novel or screenplay
Course content
Introduction
- Welcome and what to expect
Welcome to Writing Mastery: Creating High-Concept Ideas that Sell! I’m honored to be your guide on this journey. This course is all about high-concept ideas, why they’re important, why they sell for more money, and how YOU can develop your own high-concept ideas to get the most out of your writing career. In this first lecture, I’ll introduce you to the idea of high concept and walk you through what you can expect from the rest of the course.
- Who can benefit from this course?
In this lecture, I give you a quick overview of who this course is designed for and who will get the most out of it.
- What is high concept
In this lecture, we’ll introduce high-concept ideas and discuss why they’re so important in the book and movie business and how they can help you reach the next level in your writing career.
The Four Secret Ingredients of a High-Concept Idea
- Secret Ingredient #1: A Fish Out of Water
In this lecture, we kick off our discussion of the 4 Secret Ingredients of every high-concept idea and why they’re important. These ingredients will provide you with a solid foundation upon which to brainstorm and develop your own high-concept ideas. We’ll discuss the first Secret Ingredient of high-concept ideas, a Fish out of Water, and I’ll provide you with examples from popular books and movies to help you better understand why it’s important.
- Secret Ingredient #2: A Looming Conflict
In this lecture, we discuss the second Secret Ingredient of high-concept ideas, a Looming Conflict, and I’ll provide you with examples from popular books and movies to help you better understand why it’s important. We’ll also discuss the differences between major and minor conflicts.
- Secret Ingredient #3: A Hook
In this lecture, we discuss the third Secret Ingredient of high-concept ideas, a Hook, and I’ll provide you with examples from popular books and movies to help you better understand why it’s important. We’ll also discuss the three different kind of hooks found in high-concept ideas and how to identify them.
- Secret Ingredient #4: A Universal Theme
In this lecture, we discuss the fourth and final Secret Ingredient of high-concept ideas, a Universal Theme, and I’ll provide you with examples from popular books and movies to help you better understand why it’s important. This lecture also comes with two exercises that will help you apply everything you’ve learned in this section.
5 Proven Methods for Brainstorming High-Concept Ideas
- Proven Method #1: Larger than Life
In this lecture, we start brainstorming book and screenplay ideas! I first provide you with some brainstorming guidelines before diving into our first Proven Method for Brainstorming High-Concept Ideas. We’ll break down the Larger than Life Method and how I developed it, as well as complete two exercises to help you use the method for brainstorming your own ideas.
- Proven Method #2: Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
In this lecture, we’ll break down my favorite brainstorming method, Extra Extra Read All About it, and how I developed it, as well as complete a fun exercise to get your creative juices pumping and your ideas flowing!
- Proven Method #3: The Magic Talisman
In this lecture, we’ll break down the Magic Talisman method (and its variation, the Magic Curse method), and how I developed it, as well as complete two “magical” exercises to help you use the methods for brainstorming your own ideas.
- Proven Method #4: The People Zoo
In this lecture, we’ll break down the People Zoo Method, and how I developed it, as well as guide you through a “trip to the people zoo,” an exercise to help you use the method for brainstorming your own ideas.
- Proven Method #5: The MishMash
In this lecture, we’ll “MishMash” things up with the MishMash method. I’ll talk about how I developed it, why it’s probably the most “fun” method of them all, and then we’ll end this section with an exercise and a fun MishMash brainstorming game!
Wrapping Up
- Recap and Putting it All Together
In this lecture, we’ll recap everything we’ve learned, then complete one final exercise, “Putting it All Together,” which will help you select which shiny new idea to work on, and how to move forward with it into the next stage of the writing process. I’ll also provide you with some last minute tips and words of encouragement as you venture out into the world of writing mastery!
- Resources for Writers
In this lecture, I provide links to free resources for writing, outlining, and hacking the creative process for you to use as you continue along your writing mastery journey.
- BONUS LECTURE
Instructors
Jessica Brody
International Bestselling Author and Top-Rated Instructor
- 4.7 Instructor Rating
- 13,511 Reviews
- 55,636 Students
- 10 Courses
Jessica Brody is the author of the #1 bestselling plotting guide, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, as well as 20+ novels for teens, tweens, and adults including Sky Without Stars, The Geography of Lost Things, The Chaos of Standing Still, 52 Reasons to Hate My Father, A Week of Mondays, Better You Than Me and the Unremembered trilogy. Her books are published by major publishers like Simon & Schuster, Random House, and Macmillan. She’s also frequently hired by Disney Press to write books based on popular Disney franchises like Descendants and LEGO Disney Princess. Her books have been translated and published in over 23 countries and several have been optioned for film and television. She is also the founder of the Writing Mastery Academy, an online school for writers.
Writing Mastery
Bestselling Course Creator for Fiction Writers
Achieve your writing goals and take you writing to the next level!
Founded by Jessica Brody, author of the #1 bestselling plotting guide Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and over 20 novels, Writing Mastery develops courses to help you become the writer you want to be.
From learning the foundations of fiction to crafting dynamic characters to writing bestselling novels and publishing them, each of our courses are designed to level up your writing, with inspiring instructors, clear explanations, high-quality production, concrete examples, downloadable resources, and fun writing exercises to help you apply everything you’ve learned.
So whether you’re a new writer or already a bestseller, you’ve come to the right place for honing and elevating your craft.
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