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Shaping a short narrative

Connect events into a short narrative with a beginning, a change, and an ending.

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Where this chapter sits in the course

Lessons

Chapter 10 of 14 · 7 short lessons · 24 min
  1. 1Narrative openings3 min
  2. 2Cause and consequence3 min
  3. 3Narrative tension and stakes3 min
  4. 4Turning points3 min
  5. 5Narrative endings3 min
  6. 6Scene and summary3 min
  7. 7Challenge: Shaping a short narrative6 min

What you'll learn

  • Connect a narrative opening, turning point, and ending
  • Build tension through consequences and stakes
  • Adjust pacing with scenes and summary

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