Masterclass
Level Up the Structure of Your Story
Jun 29th, 2026 • 3pm - 4pm EDT
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📚 Overview
A compelling story doesn’t happen by accident. Whether you’re writing a novel, memoir, or narrative non-fiction, the right structure will give your ideas shape and momentum — and make your readers keep turning the pages.
In this masterclass, Noah Charney will introduce you to the most useful storytelling frameworks, including the 3-act and 5-act structures. You’ll also learn about the seven archetypes that underpin nearly every story, from thrillers to literary fiction.
Along the way, we’ll look at practical techniques you can apply to strengthen the architecture of your own book.
Schedule
3pm - 4pm EDT
Level Up the Structure of Your Novel or Non-Fiction
In this one-hour masterclass, you will learn:
- How to pick the right storytelling framework for your narrative
- The difference between chronological and mosaic-style storytelling
- What to consider when plotting revelations and turning points
- How to build a narrative that feels satisfying without becoming formulaic
There will also be a live Q&A with Noah where you can ask your own questions about structuring and pacing your narrative.
Speakers
Noah Charney
Reedsy Professor of Writing
Dr Noah Charney is the best-selling author of more than 30 of his own books, including a Pulitzer finalist. His latest book is The 12-Hour Author: Everything You Need to Know to Get Published and Become a Successful Writer (Bloomsbury). A professor of art history, he teaches online for the Smithsonian, the National Gallery (UK), and Yale. Noah has ghostwritten and edited books for Reedsy clients, and is Professor of Writing at Reedsy Learning.
