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S4, E7: Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Full Story Structure Analysis

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This season we’re tackling one of the most beloved series of all time: Harry Potter.

In this episode, we look at the four-act structure of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pointing out the first plot point, midpoint shift and second plot point.

Then we analyze the scene where Ron saves Harry from drowning while being strangled by a horcrux.

Finally, we talk about the term “epilogue.”

You can also listen using any number of podcast platforms and apps including Spotify, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.

Show Notes:

Season 4, Episode 7: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Structure Analysis

Things we mention (or forget to mention) that you should check out:

  • Our mailing list! Sign up today and you’ll get cool subscriber only perks like bonus material and artwork, including an advance copy of my forthcoming novel, The Cat, the Cash, the Leap and the List.
  • Story Fix for more details on the four act structure.
  • Story Grid for all things related to the Five Commandments.
  • Pottermore for all the glorious official content for Harry Potter.

This post was lovingly sponsored by our Patreon supporters (you can become one too!). 

Cover Reveal!

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After a few months of working with an incredibly talented designer named Maeve Norton, I’m delighted to reveal the cover for The Cat, The Cash, the Leap & the List!

Details on when you’ll actually be able to buy the book are coming soon!

S4, E6: Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince Full Story Structure Analysis

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This season we’re tackling one of the most beloved series of all time: Harry Potter.

In this episode, we look at the four-act structure of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, pointing out the first plot point, midpoint shift and second plot point.

Then we analyze the scene where Narcissa gets Snape to make the unbreakable vow to help Malfoy with this “task.” *SOB* 

Finally, we talk about the term “archetype.”

You can also listen using any number of podcast platforms and apps including Spotify, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.

Show Notes:

Season 4, Episode 6: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Structure Analysis

Things we mention (or forget to mention) that you should check out:

  • Our mailing list! Sign up today and you’ll get cool subscriber only perks like bonus material and artwork, including an advance copy of my forthcoming novel, The Cat, the Cash, the Leap and the List.
  • Story Fix for more details on the four act structure.
  • Story Grid for all things related to the Five Commandments.
  • Pottermore for all the glorious official content for Harry Potter.

This post was lovingly sponsored by our Patreon supporters (you can become one too!). 

S4, E5: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Story Structure Analysis

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This season we’re tackling one of the most beloved series of all time: Harry Potter.

In this episode, we look at the four-act structure of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, pointing out the first plot point, midpoint shift and second plot point.

Then we analyze the scene where Harry gets interviewed by a blackmailed Rita Skeeter.

Finally, we talk about the term “verisimilitude.”

You can also listen using any number of podcast platforms and apps including Spotify, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.

Show Notes:

Season 4, Episode 5: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Structure Analysis

Things we mention (or forget to mention) that you should check out:

  • Our mailing list! Sign up today and you’ll get cool subscriber only perks like bonus material and artwork, including an advance copy of my forthcoming novel, The Cat, the Cash, the Leap and the List.
  • Story Fix for more details on the four act structure.
  • Story Grid for all things related to the Five Commandments.
  • Pottermore for all the glorious official content for Harry Potter.

This post was lovingly sponsored by our Patreon supporters (you can become one too!). 

S4, E4: Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire Story Structure Analysis

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This season we’re tackling one of the most beloved series of all time: Harry Potter.

In this episode, we look at the four-act structure of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, pointing out the first plot point, midpoint shift and second plot point.

Then we analyze the scene where Winky gets drunk on butter beer.

Finally, we take a look at the concept of point of view, or POV.

You can also listen using any number of podcast platforms and apps including Spotify, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.

Show Notes:

Season 4, Episode 3: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Story Structure Analysis

Things we mention (or forget to mention) that you should check out:

This post was lovingly sponsored by our Patreon supporters (you can become one too!).