Master 3-Act Story Structure and Write Stories Audiences LOVE
A step-by-step screenwriting course that shows you exactly how to structure movies, TV episodes, and novels — using examples from Hollywood hits.
If you’ve ever struggled with pacing, stakes, character arcs, or simply finishing your scripts, you’re not alone. Story structure is the #1 thing writers wrestle with — and mastering it can transform your writing overnight.
Master 3-Act Story Structure gives you a simple, repeatable framework used in Hollywood’s most successful films, TV shows, and bestselling novels. Whether you're writing your first script or your tenth, this course helps you turn your ideas into clear, compelling stories that actually work.
Inside the course, you’ll learn:
Using examples from The Incredibles, The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Jaws, Psycho, Wonder Woman, and Parks and Recreation, you’ll learn how to:
Craft unforgettable opening scenes
Establish your hero and the world
Create a powerful Inciting Incident that launches the story
Set tone, genre, and emotional expectations from page one
The middle of your script should never feel slow or confusing.
Through examples from Happy Gilmore, Alien, The Wizard of Oz, Toy Story, The Hangover, Warm Bodies, The Fault in Our Stars, Star Wars: A New Hope, and more, you’ll discover how to:
Raise stakes and escalate conflict
Build emotional momentum
Avoid the “mushy middle”
Create a midpoint twist that reshapes the entire narrative
You’ll learn how to create finales audiences remember using examples from Rocky, 8 Mile, Dodgeball, Independence Day, The Hunger Games, and The Wizard of Oz.
You’ll learn:
How to design a climax that feels both surprising and inevitable
How your hero should transform
How to resolve every storyline cleanly
How to leave audiences emotionally satisfied
✔ Understand structure like a professional screenwriter
✔ Finish stronger drafts, faster
✔ Plan stories with clarity and confidence
✔ Create characters and arcs that resonate
✔ Avoid pacing issues and story “holes”
✔ Write stories that keep audiences engaged from start to finish
This course is perfect for:
New writers who want a clear roadmap
Intermediate writers who want to level up
Novelists, filmmakers, TV writers, and creators
Anyone who wants to finish a script they’re proud of
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This course was worthwhile. Jordan is a concise and appealing professional, and he possesses a light but firm voice. He wants you to succeed! He wants you to get your story flowing out of you! I highly recommend it. - Simon S.
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Jordan is a fantastic teacher! The storytelling techniques are practical and easily applicable, and I love the structure! If you love movies, this will open your mind on how movies are written! - Kayley K
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What's great about this course is that it breaks everything down in simple steps. After every lesson, I get an idea for my screenplay and write it down. Then I keep moving forward! This course is great if you want to keep moving your writing forward! - Lisa J
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Covered everything I wanted and more! I really love how it breaks down story structure and uses examples from “Wonder Woman” and “The Wedding Singer.” 2 of my favorite movies. The other examples are great too even if I haven't seen those movies. Awesome class! - Amy T
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Exceeded my expectations! Great comprehensive curriculum and very knowledgeable instructor. This class provided a structured for all 3 acts and an interactive learning experience. Jordan's expertise and insightful feedback improved my storytelling skills significantly. - Heather F.
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