Demystify The Secrets Of Plotting
And Never Get Lost In Your Story Again
The Last Tool You'll Ever Need To Help You Flesh Out Your Story!
If you’ve tried other approaches to the three-act structure and still find yourself floundering, this is the course for you.
Become an EARLY ADOPTER and get 45% OFF plus personalized small group coaching until the course is complete!
"Over the weekend, I used your “Plot Map” to set up and review the chapters in the novel I’m finishing (under contract). That sheet is exactly what I needed. This was invaluable to me."
Cynthia Howerter
"I’m usually disappointed in [this kind of] content—it’s never anything “new” or different that I didn’t already know -- I really learned what I don’t know about the craft."
Christi McGuire
"Your explanation of how to divide my story into 3 parts was revolutionary. I'm an English teacher, and I've taught literature and writing for years using the story mountain/6 elements of plot. This is so much better for scene planning!"
Sue Schlesman
The Only Approach To The Three-Act Structure That's Guaranteed To Keep You On Track
What You'll Get:
✅ Comprehensive and In-Depth Modules that Cover Story Structure, Character Development, World Building, Character Arc, and More
✅ 30+ Hours of Practical, Easy-to-Apply Video Content Taught by Zena Dell Lowe
✅ A Ridiculous Number of Video Clips to Illustrate Key Points
✅ Bullet Point Handouts, In-Depth Examples & Explanations, and Downloadable Templates & Documents for Personal Application
✅ Weekly Writing Exercises & Assignments with Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions of What To Do Next On Your Own Story
✅ Multiple Self-Assessment Tests & Surveys
✅ Direct Access to the Instructor for Personalized Help & Feedback
✅ Walk-Through Tutorials of Films To Help You Absorb and Crush It!
Right now, get life-time access for only $897 $497!
COURSE SCHEDULE
MODULE 1
➡️ How to find the right story to tell from the get-go so that you don't waste your time or energy on the wrong project
➡️ What elements to look for when choosing your story, what structure approach works best for your story, and how every great story revolves around a central protagonist
➡️ How to test the merits of your story before Hollywood and culture.
(Does it pass the The Hollywood Story Formula test? Is it commercial? Is it visual? Is it moral? Are you the right one to tell it?)
➡️ How to develop strong story ideas (i.e. What are you passionate about? What’s popular in culture? Should you write to trends? Who is the main character? What genres tend to do well? Should you start with a theme versus an arena? How to use what-if premises, etc.)
➡️ What are the key differences between novels and screenplays and how to maximize the dramatic potential of each medium
➡️ The basic genre categories, why this matters, and what must they accomplish
➡️ The contract you're making with your audience, how to meet
their expectations while also surprising them and leaving them satisfied
➡️ Examining character dynamics from the "Roles in Conflict" paradigm, and what this means for your own story
MODULE 2
➡️ The 7 most common myths about story structure that prevent writers from achieving success, and how to choose the right story
➡️ Different approaches to story structure & why they leave you confused (Save the Cat, Story, The Writer’s Journey, etc.)
➡️ The difference between "pantsers" vs. "plotters" and how to maximize both approaches to writing
➡️ How to discover your main character's fatal flaw, and what this means in terms of your character's arc
➡️ How to test the merits of your story ethically. (Are you being a morally responsible storyteller?
➡️ 7 keynotes of meaningful and morally ethical storytelling that
will resonate with your audience and make them
loyal to you forever
Principle 1 - A commitment to truthtelling
Principle 2 - A commitment to do no harm
Principle 3 - An accurate portrayal of good and evil
Principle 4 - The Possibility of Redemption
Principle 5 - Limits of Voyeurism
Principle 6 - Demonstration of Repentance
Principle 7 - Allow for Mystery
MODULE 3
➡️ The Why’s of the three-act structure (and why each act must have a beginning, middle, and an end)
➡️ The dramatic needs of each act, and what you must do to satisfy your reader and keep them emotionally engaged in your story
➡️ Act One: Introducing your characters and setting up your pay-offs
Establishing the world of your story and claiming your stylistic rights
The Inciting Incident and what it does for your story
Your Character's Want vs. Need and how to clarify
How to keep your characters Active and Not Passive by having them pursue a clear goal relentlessly over the course of the telling
How to Show and Not Tell to reveal who the character is at their core
The Act One Turning Point and what it does for your story
➡️ How to write a great scene (since scenes are the building blocks of a great story)
➡️ Defining the story from the main character's POV
➡️ Breaking down the Hollywood Plot Map for your own story
MODULE 4
➡️ Act Two: Introducing the new world and pursuing mini-objectives
Why Act Two is the most complicated act of the drama (and the most likely place for you to get lost)
How to flesh out your villain and other supporting characters and show the evolution of character relationships
Showing incremental (and believable) character growth and change
The mid-point climax, why it's so important, and where it takes us
The quiet, reflective scene, and how to apply it
The act-two turning point and setting up for the main climax
➡️ Act Three: Paying off your set-ups and getting out fast
Calling into play the character's resources
The final change the character must go through in Act 3
The climax, the climax-climax, and the ultimate showdown
Does your main character win or lose, and what it means
How to pay off all your set ups and get out well
➡️ Case Studies of various films, novels and story ideas utilizing the Hollywood Plot Map
➡️ A break down of "All the Things" you could be doing at any given moment of your story
➡️ The importance of knowing the ending of your story before you ever sit down to write
MODULE 5
➡️ Why characters are the basis of any good story
➡️ What is a character (why characters and not real people)
➡️ True character versus characterization (who they are on the inside versus who they appear to be on the outside), and why this is fundamental to all fine storytelling
➡️ Essential qualities of a compelling character
➡️ Why paradox is essential for major characters
➡️ Why your MC must be likable, sympathetic, or intriguing
➡️ Why character growth is an essential component of your story
➡️ How to show character arc and change, and transform the inner nature of your character for better or worse over the course of the telling, and how to weave these moments into the story by mapping out your character's arc
➡️ How to reveal true character
➡️ How to keep your main character active and not passive
➡️ Case studies of paradoxical characters from great films and novels, and how to apply this to your own characters
MODULE 6
➡️ The power of visual images to take your story to the next level
➡️ How to write a great logline versus a tag line versus a synopsis or treatment (when and how to use each of these tools)
➡️ How to hook your readers from page one so that they are willing to emotionally invest in your main character's journey
➡️ How to integrate subplots into the Hollywood Plot Map, and how and why it's important to write for a larger world and set yourself up for a sequel or series if possible
➡️ How to juxtapose images to create deeper meaning
➡️ What we hear, see, smell, taste, and feel and the top of each scene
➡️ How to use shock and awe to surprise and delight
➡️ How to write multiple protagonist stories utilizing the Hollywood Plot Map
➡️ How to use visual images as cues to your reader (which allows for deeper meaning and depth)
➡️ Putting it all together, next steps for the writer, how to form a productive writers group, and more!
This Course Covers Everything You Need To Be Able To Deliver A Perfectly Structured, Compelling, Character-Driven Story That Audiences Love
WHO DOES THIS COURSE SERVE?
NEW & EXPERIENCED WRITERS
It doesn't matter if you're new to writing or if you've been professionally published or produced.
This approach to story structure speeds up the writing process, eliminates uncertainty, and allows your creativity to flow.
FICTION WRITERS OF ANY KIND
It doesn't matter if you're a screenwriter or novelist, or whether you write romance, horror, YA fantasies, or anything else.
The Hollywood Plot Map works for any genre or medium
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to write a well-structured page-turner in the shortest timeframe possible!
"The information you shared in this course was exactly what I needed to get my novel done this year."
Jacquelyn Lynn
"Your explanation of how to divide my story into 3 parts was revolutionary. I'm an English teacher, and I've taught literature and writing for years using the story mountain/6 elements of plot. This is so much better for scene planning."
Sue Schlesman
"I've been looking for advanced writing instruction, and you definitely provided it. Everything you taught was beneficial."
J. Alexander
Top Ten Things You'll Be Able To Do Upon Completion:
You'll have a structure framework and road map that actually makes sense to you.
You'll have clarity, understanding, peace of mind, and irreplaceable knowledge.
You'll have a tried and true method to help you crack your story every single time.
You'll be able to finish your project, without the need for endless fixes and rewrites!
You'll be freed up to focus on craft and artistry rather than plot holes.
You'll never get lost in your story again.
Your writing time will be more fun, creative, productive and efficient.
You'll know how to hook your readers and keep them emotionally satisfied.
You'll have more confidence than ever as a writer.
You'll fall in love with the craft of writing all over again!
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS
You just have to be willing to do the hard work.
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"This course is going to provoke major alterations to my manuscript!"
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"Your classes were fantastic! After one of them, I was so in the "zone" that I shook my head to clear it and asked myself, 'Where am I?'”
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Introducing Zena Dell Lowe
Your Story Structure Expert
With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Zena Dell Lowe has mastered the art and science of storytelling. As a professional screenwriter, producer, and script consultant, Zena has seen firsthand what makes a story compelling—and what makes it fall flat.
Zena's been teaching advanced classes on writing at conferences and colleges across the country, sharing her deep insights and practical techniques with writers eager to elevate their craft. But Zena doesn’t just teach theory. She breaks down complex concepts into clear, actionable steps that help writers transform their stories into captivating, memorable experiences. Her unique approach combines timeless storytelling principles with a fresh perspective, making "Hollywood Story Structure Made Easy" the ultimate guide for both new and seasoned writers.
Join Zena in this course, and learn from a proven industry insider who knows what it takes to make your story truly stand out.
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"Even though I'm published and know all the basics, this class made me fall deliriously in love with writing all over again."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have access to the program?
How does life-time access sound? Once you enrol in Hollywood Story Structure Made Easy, you'll have unlimited life-time access to the course, including any new material that may be added over time. In other words, once you're in, you're in!
When does the course start?
This course is a self-directed course that begins when you do! Most of the sessions have already been recorded and uploaded. There are only a few sessions left to record, and then some "fancy editing" to be done. So, start now and begin going through the course!
What does it mean to be an early adopter?
As an early adopter, you not only get to purchase this course for 53% off the normal price, but you also get to be part of the ground-breaking team that helps shape this entire course. Through occasional open Q&A calls, I'll be giving you personal guidance on your project in exchange for your feedback on the course until the course reaches completion.
Can't I learn all of this on YouTube?
YouTube is a fantastic resource for writers, with plenty of tutorials on story structure for anyone who has the patience to wade through the plethora of materials in that space. It's possible that one of those tutorials will lead to a breakthrough in story structure, but as someone who has read just about every book on the subject out there, I doubt you'll find anything near as helpful as this course. The question you need to ask yourself is, how much is your time worth? You'll waste dozens of hours searching for the right tutorials only to find redundancies or partial answers that fail to provide the help you need to properly plot your story.
If you want to develop your skills FAST, and learn a tool that has a proven track record of helping other writers breakthrough their struggles, this approach to the three-act structure, HOLLYWOOD STORY STRUCTURE MADE EASY, is the only solution for you. The Hollywood Plot Map is like nothing else out there. It's a unique tool that was handed down to me, which has been revised and modified and perfected by me over the years, making it more intuitive, comprehensible, and helpful than any other tool on the market.
Simply put, you can't find the materials in this course anywhere else -- not on YouTube, or in any other book or resource.
The Hollywood Plot Map is a ground-breaking approach to the three-act structure that will save you months and even years of frustration as a writer. No more wasting your time, searching for answers, taking actions out of sequence, and having to start over and over again. Maximize your time and energy by learning something that can help you implement your story with maximum efficiency and efficacy. This is a proven guide.
For some - that's money well spent!
What's the difference between this approach to the three-act structure and every other approach out there?
If you're like me, you've read all the so-called best books on story structure that exist in the marketplace - Save the Cat, Story, The Hero's Journey, etc. - These are the go-to books for writers when it comes to structuring their stories.
Unfortunately, these pre-existing templates mostly tell us WHAT to do; they rarely show us HOW. After reading one of the many popular books on the market, I still felt confused. Maybe one of these other approaches worked well for you. If so, great. Go use it. There is no wrong way to do this, after all. The acid test is -- does it work?
For me, these other approaches to story just didn't help me in the long run. I still had no idea how to get through a long form project successfully. In fact, it wasn't until I learned The Hollywood Plot Map that it all finally clicked for me, which is precisely why I'm so eager to teach this approach to you.
Unlike other three-act structure methods, the Hollywood plot map creates clarity and direction that enables you to not only finish the story, but to also finish with a solid, well-structured first draft that requires fewer rewrites and fixes.
No more getting stuck.
No more getting lost in the story.
No more confusion about what to write next.
This is what my approach offers. Writers who use it are able to craft exciting, compelling character arcs with dynamic protagonists who drive the action of the story, hook the readers early on, and keep them hooked throughout the telling. In the end, writers who use this approach are more likely to satisfy their readers because of their ability to create a successful narrative journey that doesn't go off track. This approach will help you bring it all together and satisfy your readers. And it will help you do it repeatedly, with every single story you write. That's the promise of this approach.
Again, if you've already landed on an approach to story structure that consistently works for you, great. Go do that! But if you’ve tried other approaches to the three-act structure and still find yourself floundering, this course was created for you.
What are the specific results I'm promising?
There are two categories of outcomes: specific results and valuable skill sets.
This course was created to provide a solution for writers with big dreams, like publishing the next New York Times bestselling novel, or penning the next wildly successful blockbuster film. While I can’t promise that you'll publish your novel or get your script made or even make money as a writer, I CAN promise to equip you with the right tools, knowledge and skills that will make these things possible to achieve.
Here's a list of outcomes you can reasonably expect by taking this course:
You'll finally have a story structure framework and road map that actually makes sense to you, and that can be replicated to enable you to break any long form story every time.
You'll finally get it. This is story structure demystified. How to do it will finally click.
I'll help you to achieve your goal of finishing your novel or screenplay with a story structure that actually works and keeps your audience and your reader satisfied.
You’ll learn the key beats of story structure that no one else is showing you.
Every other book or class on story structure just tells you WHAT to do. I’m going to show you HOW to do it.
I help fiction writers master the three act structure in such a way that they they'll never be lost in story again.
Is there a guarantee?
Absolutely! Hollywood Story Structure Made Easy comes with an unprecedented 90-day money back guarantee.
No one, I mean NO ONE, offers a 90-day money back guarantee. That's how confident we are that this course will change your life. You literally have nothing to lose and everything to gain! If you are not completely SATISFIED and ENLIGHTENED after 90 days, you can contact us for a full refund, no questions asked.
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