Improv for Writers
Discover the Infinite Possibilities for Unique Characters, Emotions, Settings, Plots, etc.
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Based on the book: Improv For Writers: (Penguin Random House/Ten Speed Press 2019) this course highlights the foundations of improvisation and how the rules and games of improv can be used to become more creative, less critical and essentially - an IDEA MACHINE!
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Course Curriculum
Confidentiality Agreement
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Part One - The Rules Of Improv (START HERE!)
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StartSecret Habits of Improv Creatures - What Is Improvisation Anyway?
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StartSecret Habits of Improv Creatures The Threes Cs
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StartSecret Habits of Improv Creatures: Things You Will Need for Playtime
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StartRule 1: Say "YES!"
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StartRule 1.5: "...and"
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StartRule 2: Let it Flow AKA No Expectations
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StartRule 3: Be in the Moment
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StartRule 4: Trust
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StartRule 5: Listen
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StartRule 6: Commit
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StartRule 7: Be an Expert
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StartRule 8: Be Specific
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StartRule 9: Set an Intention
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StartRule 10: Judge Not
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StartBONUS SECRET: Conjure Enthusiasm
Part Deux - Applying the Rules and Getting Stories & Pages Written
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StartHow to Become an Idea Machine!
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StartDevising Magnificent Settings and Exploring Creative World Building
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StartCreate Compelling and Unique Characters
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StartCharacter Flaws
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StartCharacter Traits & Quirks
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StartExploring, Understanding and Honestly Utilizing Emotions
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StartCreating Layered and Complex Villains
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StartGames and Exercises for Plot (Including Improvisational tool = Mapping)
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StartCharacter Goals
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StartCharacter Endowments
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StartCharacter Relationships
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StartPremises
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StartDialogue
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StartPlot/Structure
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StartPlot: Scene by Scene
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StartPlot: Conflict Resolution
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StartPlot Twists
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StartPlot: Secondary
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StartTheme: What Does it Mean
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StartRhythm
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StartGenre Games
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StartEditing Like an Improvisor
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.