Lesson 6: Act 1 Beats

This is lesson 6 of the free On-Line Master Class, Storycraft Training. The course content, links, and objectives are available here: https://stanwilliams.com/storycrafttraining/

Lesson 6 contains Episode 11 (Video 6A).

This 21 minute, one-part lesson explains and provides examples for the critical story beats found in Act 1: First/Last Image, Life Before, The Inciting Incident, Rejecting the Journey, Act 1 Climax, and Crossing the Threshold. Examples are provided through 20 graphic slides, and clips from four movie clips. Prerequisite Recommendation: Lessons 1-5.

SPECIFICALLY, THIS LESSON COVERS:

How story structure is part of Natural Law of Life's Structure
The importance (with examples) of the First and Last Image
Why visual storytelling is important, even in novels.
Two examples of the Inciting Incident and why it's important
The Act 1 Climax beat from Ratatouille's co-protagonists.
Crossing the Threshold Beat in Harry Potter's Sorcerer's Stone