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Hey there, fellow scribe! I’m H. R. D’Costa.
An expert in story structure and story stakes, I’m here to provide you with mindset and plotting resources that will help you hold fast to your writing dream—even when life tells you to let go.
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In as little as a weekend, you could become a pro at story structure…which will enable you to:
* minimize getting stuck & bailing on your draft in the middle
* craft stories good enough to keep readers hooked
“This course, Smarter Story Structure, is fantastic & spot-on. For me, it’s been a series of mini-light bulbs popping off along the way, and I can’t thank H. R. D’Costa enough for her insight and clarity.” ~ James Caffery, Quarterfinalist in the WeScreenPlay Pilot Competition (2018)
“I love, love, love this course. It will be such a time (and mistake) saver.” ~ Ariadne S
Want to write a Christmas movie like the ones on Hallmark? Then you must purchase this Christmas Kit.
It’ll give you a 12-step roadmap & resources to help you write a Christmas movie of your very own (even if you have zero screenwriting experience).
“This course is the best source of information regarding the Christmas movie genre that I’ve yet to find. H. R. D’Costa will teach you everything you need to know about making your own Christmas movie dreams come true.” ~ Sharon Wray, author of the bestselling Deadly Force romantic-suspense series
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Outline your screenplay or novel with a step-by-step, practical method...and stop hitting a wall when you write!
“If you want a proven nuts-and-bolts method to get your stories told, trust this guide.“ ~ Ronald Drescher, screenwriter of The Inventors, a Quarterfinalist in the ScreenCraft Public Domain Screenplay Competition
“Knowing what should go into a well-plotted novel is one thing, but using this knowledge to **shape your own story** into publishable material is a totally different skill. And this is exactly what H. R. D’Costa teaches you to do.” ~ Amazon reviewer
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Make your story the best it can be...
...without paying a pro thousands of dollars for developmental editing or script analysis.
“The knowledge available…is priceless (especially since I don’t have a developmental editor). I don’t have enough words to thank you! You are one of the reasons for me to reach my dream.” ~ C. J. Lamb, urban-fantasy author
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Fix problem spots in advance, in an outline* and produce a first-rate story— faster.
***Pantsers: use the massively thorough step-by-step checklist to edit your rough draft into shape!
“An essential roadmap for both new and veteran writers.” ~ Elizabeth Spann Craig, author of 25+ cozy mysteries (including the bestselling Myrtle Clover series) and award-winning blogger
“As I read Sparkling Story Drafts, I wrote a ton of sticky notes to improve my already published novels and a draft I’m working on—woohoo! Get yourself a copy. You’ll write faster and your writing will improve.” ~ Lurene Miller, co-author of Kingdom Lost, first in a middle-grade SFF series co-written with Lurene’s grandson, Harry
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Learn how to use story stakes like a pro—and readers will:
(a) stay up all night to finish your screenplay or novel and (b) rave about it to everyone
This writing guide will help you get there.
“A must-have in your top 10 books on writing.” ~ Amazon reviewer
“H. R. D’Costa shows writers how to layer stakes, one on top of another, blending them into a compelling tangle from which the hero—and the reader—cannot escape. This is now one of my favorite go-to guides on writing.” ~ Debbie Burke, author of the thrillers Instrument of the Devil (a Kindle Scout and Zebulon Award winner) & Stalking Midas and contributor to The Kill Zone (a Writer’s Digest 101 Best Blogs for Writers)
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Learn how to craft a story beginning that’ll pull in audiences AND keep them connected to your plot & characters—all while maintaining an engaging pace.
“I loved Inciting Incident. It was so great that this morning I bought Midpoint Magic. My plan is to buy all the books in the Story Structure Essentials series.” ~ Sharon Wray, author of the bestselling Deadly Force romantic-suspense series
“I thought I was already clear on the inciting incident of a novel and how to create one, but the author really peels back the layers to show why they work. A fantastic guide with plenty of examples. Added to my keeper shelf.” ~ Amazon reviewer
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Avoid the dreaded “sagging middle” and prevent your story from turning into a snooze fest that bores readers to tears.
“These are some of the best books I’ve read about writing. I wish I found them before! My plotting process is no longer scattered, I don’t cycle back and forth because I forgot something or things don’t work.” ~ Anna Flakk, author of A Wicked Chance, an urban-fantasy novel
“Seriously one of the most helpful craft books I’ve read! I’m an overnight fan of this author.” ~ Amazon reviewer
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Figure out how to end Act Two...and never get stuck in the middle of your story ever again.
“So packed with info...[that] I couldn’t wait to race back to my computer and apply all the great ideas to my suspense-novel-in-progress!” ~ Peggy A, novelist
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Do you want to craft a story ending that’s merely satisfactory—or one that’s deeply satisfying?
Only the latter will help you become a writer who’s in demand.
This writing guide will show you what to do.
“H. R. D’Costa’s writing tips are concrete and practical. Yet, they go deep—like the 90% of the iceberg that is below the surface.” ~ Louis Schlesinger, Winner of the Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize (2021)
“I can’t imagine what the author could’ve left out of this book…I’ve put down books on story wishing the author had included this topic or that. Not so with Story Climax. Highly recommend this book!!!” ~ Kobo reviewer
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Turn your amazing idea into a movie!
You can do it now with the roadmap in How to Write a Screenplay Now, perfect whether you’re looking to:
* write your first screenplay (ever)
* write your first screenplay draft (more easily)
Also good for any writer (including novelists) who’s short on time or struggles with motivation or procrastination.
Buy now and unleash your full writing potential today!
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With good story structure, you can write faster and write better stories, too.
* works for plotters AND pantsers *
Perfect if you’re looking for a quick primer on story structure.
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This 18-page story structure worksheet has already been downloaded over 37,000 times by writers around the world.
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