Beyond Outlining: A Deep Dive into Lisa Cron's Story Genius (Part One)

In this episode of Inkling Insights, Blake Reichenbach explores key themes and methodologies from Lisa Cron's book, Story Genius. Blake discusses the evolutionary role of storytelling in human survival, debunks common writing myths, and offers practical exercises to craft compelling protagonists and meaningful narratives. This episode covers parts one and two of the book, providing insights on structuring your story, understanding character motivations, and the importance of cause and effect in storytelling.

• Introduction and Overview
• Exploring Lisa Krohn's 'Story Genius'
• Key Themes and Takeaways from Parts 1 and 2
• Challenging Writing Myths
• Developing Your Protagonist
• Understanding Character Motivations
• Establishing Character Worldview
• Cause and Effect in Storytelling
• Starting Your Novel
• Conclusion and Next Steps

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