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Michael Hauge’sStory MasteryforScreenwriters & NovelistsFebruary 6, 2021www.StoryMastery.com
Michael Hauge’sStory Mastery for Screenwriters & NovelistsCOURSE OUTLINEIThe primary goal of every story:IIThe Foundation of All ansformationThe Hero’s 2 JourneysA.The Outer JourneyB.The Inner JourneyMichael HaugeStory Mastery for Screenwriters & NovelistsPage 2
THE OUTER JOURNEYIV6-Stage Plot StructureA.STAGE I: The Setupa.Transporting the readerb.Creating empathyB.TURNING POINT 1: The Opportunity/Crisis/Tipping PointC.STAGE II: The New Situationa.Asking questionsb.Defining the Outer Motivationc.Hollywood’s top 5 goals1.2.3.4.5.Michael HaugeStory Mastery for Screenwriters & NovelistsPage 3
D.TURNING POINT 2: The Change of PlansE.STAGE III: ProgressF.TURNING POINT 3: Point of No ReturnG.STAGE IV: Complications and Higher StakesH.TURNING POINT 4: The Major setbackI.STAGE V: Retreat & Final PushJ.TURNING POINT 5: The ClimaxK.STAGE VI: The AftermathMichael HaugeStory Mastery for Screenwriters & NovelistsPage 4
THE INNER JOURNEYVVIWhat is your ntityG.EssenceH.Inner conflictI.TransformationInner Journey structureMichael HaugeStory Mastery for Screenwriters & NovelistsPage 5
LOVE STORIESVIISupporting CharactersA.Reflection (mentor/friend/spouse)B.Nemesis (villain/opponent/rival) - in opposition to the heroC.Romance (love interest) - object of the hero’s sexual and/orromantic pursuit1.The biggest weakness of most love stories2.The hero’s DESTINY3.Love triangles4.Secrets & LiesBE THE HERO OF YOUR OWN STORYVIIII’ll do whatever it takes tojust don’t as me to .IXThe question all heroes must ask:Michael HaugeStory Mastery for Screenwriters & NovelistsPage 6
MICHAEL HAUGE has been one of Hollywood’s top consultantsand story experts for more than 3 decades, working withscreenwriters, novelists and filmmakers, both in Hollywood andaround the world.Michael has consulted on projects starring Morgan Freeman,Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise and Reese Witherspoon. For WillSmith and Overbrook Entertainment, he consulted on the scriptsfor (among many others) I AM LEGEND, HANCOCK, THEKARATE KID, SUICIDE SQUAD and BRIGHT.Using those same Hollywood story principles, Michael hashelped business leaders, marketers, entrepreneurs,speakers and authors generate millions of dollars in revenueby increasing sales, elevating their brands, and connectingmore deeply with their clients and customers.Michael is the best selling author of Selling Your Story in 60Seconds: The Guaranteed Way to Get Your Screenplay or NovelRead, as well as the 20th Anniversary Edition of his classic bookWriting Screenplays That Sell. His latest book, Storytelling MadeEasy: Persuade and Transform Your Audiences, Buyers andClients – Simply, Quickly and Profitably became an Amazon bestseller within 24 hours of its release.Michael has presented seminars, lectures, interviews andworkshops in person and online to more than half a millionparticipants worldwide. According to Will Smith, “No one isbetter than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic inevery moment of a story.”For information on Michael coaching and consulting services, hislectures, workshops, keynotes and appearances, and his booksand products, as well as an abundance of free articles andvideos, please visit www.StoryMastery.com.Michael HaugeStory Mastery for Screenwriters & NovelistsPage 7
Michael Hauge Story Mastery for Screenwriters & Novelists Page 6 LOVE STORIES VII Supporting Characters A. Reflection (mentor/friend/spouse) B. Nemesis (villain/opponent/rival) - in opposition to the hero C. Romance (love interest) - object of the hero's sexual and/or romantic pursuit 1. The biggest weakness of most love stories 2.
