Basics of Story Design

Master the 20-step framework behind unforgettable screenplays and stories.

Every enduring story, from Hollywood screenplays to great books, runs on the same structural story engine. In this free workshop, Baylor professor & Emmy®-nominated filmmaker SJ Murray breaks down her proven 20-step Story Design method into clear, actionable lessons you can use right now to transform your idea or a rough draft into a gripping script or novel.

Great stories don’t happen by accident: they’re designed.

All of the lessons included in this course were originally created for SJ’s film & digital media/ screenwriting students at Baylor University in a semester-long course. Now, you can access everything FREE thanks to this partnership with The Greats Story Lab®.