I need help writing a story bible. Details in the descriptions.

Final Project Outline

Developing New Worlds

Minimum Word Count is 2000 words (excluding cover page and references).

Project is 15% of overall grade

Project should resemble a book. Begin each section on a new page.

1) Cover sheet –

Include story title (if you have one), student name, class, school, date, and instructor name

2) Story Premise – What are the very basics we need to know about this story? Sell it! Make me interested in your story.

50-100 words MAX

Note: This is often the most difficult element of the final project. If you are not sure how to write a premise, here is a simple formula you can use. It will not work with all story concepts, but it is general enough to work for most.

• When… some event provokes the protagonist to act (not react)

• Character Acts … the protagonist joins with one or more people acting on some desire with purposeful intention

• Until… the protagonist’s actions are met by some external force that generates disorder and/or chaos – the adventure

• Leading to … the dénouement – an evolutionary change for the protagonist

3) Historical Background Information or Timeline –

What has happened prior or what is important to know going into the story?

250 Words minimum

4) Main Character(s)

Provide a character biography and description for the protagonist. This would be a good time to review that Character Planning Sheet! Include image if one is available/applicable – see the notes at the bottom of the outline. An image increases engagement, interest, and encourages visualization of your story elements.

350 words minimum

5) Supporting Characters

Biographies and descriptions for supporting characters. Very flexible, completely dependant on the number of important supporting characters in your story. 3 supporting character minimum. Include images if possible.

100 words minimum for each character.

6) Locations –

Provide a description of three major locations in your world. Include images if possible.

100 words minimum each location.

7) Additional World Information:

Additional information that is important for understanding your world setting. As each project is highly individual, the categories of information you choose to provide will be very specific to your project. This would be a good time to review that World Building Planning Sheet!

Some categories could include religion, language, races, social structures, technology, magic, or other.

250 words minimum.

8) Story Synopsis –

A brief synopsis of your story. It should provide a description of the complete storyline. Don’t worry about spoilers.

250 words (try not to go over).

9) Story Excerpt –

Give the reader a taste of your story. Some possible strategies: a simple scene, short chapter, script, or excerpt. Take us into your world so we can see how all the pieces fit. 250 words minimum.

10) References –

Collect all of the references from the research assignments. Create a list of those that will be used for your work, and place them on a references page. Also cite any new material and any images used (including images you create).

Follow APA citation for ALL REFERENCES. If you are unsure of APA formatting:

See Owl at Purdue for formatting help: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

You may also find this site very useful:

http://citationmachine.net/index2.php

PLEASE READ!!!!!!!!!!!

USE OF IMAGES:

In previous assignments, the use of copyrighted material was acceptable as it was student work. However, due to the nature of this assignment, you can only use public domain, copyright free, or original images. (You may also use any images you have been given permission to use by the creator).

There is a very good chance that you will distribute this bible to potential directors, producers, or publishers. Any violation of copyright is sure to remove any chance of success with the material.

I have prepared a video to help you find copyright free images. You can find this video in the Week One reading activity as well as the course references. I think you will find it very helpful!