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An Introduction to Supersize Your Story

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4 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

The most low-risk, high impact way to start writing your story, with confidence - fast!

Previously at

YouTube
BAFTA
Warner Bros.
London Film School
BBC

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Course overview

Elevate your storytelling prowess and ignite your writing career!

After going through An Introduction to Supersize Your Story 4-week program you will:


o Understand the different ways to expand your story so that you can start to write confidently, with a clear focus.


o Be able to make your story & the opportunity for it bigger than you currently think it is.


o Have insights into refining and tightening the thematic premise, the heart, of your story.


o Understand why you want to tell this story - why now, why you?


o Have an awareness of who you're telling your story to, closing in on your audience, whilst also widening and broadening your potential reach.


o Be excited to start skyrocketing your opportunities and attract creative partnerships as a writer.


o Identify the 10 tips for building evergreen, robust storyworlds.


o and more!

Who is this course for :

01

Writers & Storytellers

who are hungry to hone their craft, want a deep-dive into story and understand their audiences.

02

Producers

looking to supercharge their projects, create fresh, captivating stories and skyrocket their projects success.

03

Novelists 

excited to elevate their storytelling and stand out in a crowded market by unleashing the power of their stories.

04

Ad agency execs

aiming to revolutionise campaigns and connect with consumers on a deeper level.

05

Development execs

who need to refine thematic premises, unlock narrative potential and craft compelling narratives.

You are in the right place if:

You want to attract interest and enquiries about your story.

Captivating interest and inquiries about your story is essential.

Compelling narratives not only engage audiences but also spark curiosity and drive action.

Crafting stories that resonate is key to standing out and making an impact.

You want to stand out from the noise!

In today's crowded landscape, standing out is essential.

Cut through the noise with your unique voice and message.

Dare to be different, and be remembered.

You're ready to commit to getting your story mapped and written!

Ready to turn your story idea into reality?

Committing to mapping and writing your narrative is the vital next step.

It's the key to unlocking your story's potential and captivating your audience.

Embrace this commitment, and watch your ideas come to life on the page.

You want an introduction to learning how to make a big impact with your novel / tv series / film / game / brand and be discovered.

Seeking an entry point to make a big impact with your story?

An introduction to learning the ropes is your first step toward discovery.

Dive in, and begin your journey toward making a significant impression in your chosen field.

You want a new reality as a writer!

Seeking a fresh reality as a writer?

Embrace the journey of transformation and open new doors to your creative potential.

It's time to redefine your narrative and step into a world where your stories come to life in exciting ways.

You know you have a fantastic story premise or concept, but everyday life is getting in the way of writing it.

It's time to reclaim your creative momentum.

Don't let life get in the way of bringing your captivating ideas to fruition.

Dive in and turn your compelling premise into reality.

This course includes

4 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

30 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

Projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

June 10—July 1
June 12—July 3
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  • Week 1

    Jun 10—Jun 16

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Jun

      10

      Module 1 : Ways to Supersize Your Story

      Mon, Jun 10, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Module 1 : Ways to Supersize Your Story

  • Week 2

    Jun 17—Jun 23

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Jun

      17

      Module 2 : Understanding the Heart of Your Story

      Mon, Jun 17, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Module 2 : Understanding the Heart of Your Story

  • Week 3

    Jun 24—Jun 30

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Jun

      24

      Module 3 : How to Tell a Story Across Mediums

      Mon, Jun 24, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Module 3 : How to Tell a Story Across Mediums

  • Week 4

    Jul 1

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Jul

      1

      Module 4 : How to Build a Storyworld

      Mon, Jul 1, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Module 4 : How to Build a Storyworld

  • Post-Course

    Modules

    • Next Steps

  • Bonus

    Modules

    • BONUS : Your Supersize Your Story Roadmap

What people are saying

        Alison Norrington is the secret weapon working behind the scenes with some of your favorite entertainment brands. And now, thanks to her Introduction to Supersize Your Story program, she can be your secret weapon too!
Julie Kerwin

Julie Kerwin

I Am Elemental (attended 2021)
        Alison's deep knowledge about story crosses genres and formats and will open up vast possibilities of what your story can do and who it can reach.
Vicki Callahan

Vicki Callahan

USC School of Cinematic Arts (attended 2021)
        Alison's workshops are always a hit! She guides out students through the complexities of storytelling and gives them practical advice to help take their projects to the next level. It's clear from the feedback we get, that Alison's experience and insights are unrivalled.
Amira Abdellahi

Amira Abdellahi

London Film School
        It’s amazing working with Alison, and her Supersize Your Story program is epic. I had a few ideas for new interactive stories that could roll out over animation, live-action and VR and the program really helped me to separate them out and create a pathway to move forward.
Paul Irwin

Paul Irwin

Trylife (attended 2021)
        It's really rare to find a course that focuses not only on theme & story but building storyworlds a well. Alison is a real gem and has a great way of explaining complex things in simple terms.
Melissa Norman

Melissa Norman

Playable Studios (attended 2021)
        The way Alison guides you through the fundamentals and opportunities inside and around your storyworld is forensically insightful, sometimes painful, often a lot of fun and every session invaluable.
Paul Burke

Paul Burke

Freelance Filmmaker (attended 2021)
        I started with an idea, by the end I had a pitch deck. I was stunned. I love Alison. She's fun. She's witty. She's so smart. She's able to get you past your own barriers and help you understand the potential an idea can have.
Charlotte Sutherland

Charlotte Sutherland

Game Designer, Cave Monsters (attended 2021)
        I'd recommend this to entrepreneurs, business owners, bloggers, anyone who wants to get their brand and story straight.
Susannah Daley

Susannah Daley

Peel X (attended 2021)
        I really encourage anyone who's on the fence to jump in and grab the last few seats available - they're valuable to your story and your business. I went in with an idea and a program I've been working on for a long time and I thought I knew the story, but she helped me get to much deeper levels of what mattered to me and my business.
Valerie Costa Vandermeer

Valerie Costa Vandermeer

The Center for Corporate Evolution (attended 2021)
        I had quite a lot of stories in my head related to the work I do, my role as a mum to a child with a disability, unresolved children's media projects popping in my brain. I never ever thought there would ever be a series of workshops and seminars that would fit all the difference stories and projects but then I found Supersize Your Story.
Karen Newell

Karen Newell

Co-Founder, Toy Like Me (attended 2022)
        Alison gives a multi-tiered level support system throughout the program, which was absolutely fantastic! If you're on the fence, and not sure where to take your story, I would thoroughly recommend Supersize Your Story!
Nikki Stearman

Nikki Stearman

Game Designer & Storyteller (attended 2022)
        Working with Alison has been an absolute pleasure. All the creative who I've referred to her have raved about her ability to take their story and transform it into a viable product. I'd ALWAYS recommend working with her!
Stephanie Clark

Stephanie Clark

Creative UK
        The content was fantastic and so useful - but it would not have been worth as much without your wonderful style of delivery. I, personally, gained a lot of confidence in my ideas just from having gone through them with you, and I wasn't the only one who felt that way.
Artistic Director

Artistic Director

Shadow Road Productions

Meet your instructor

Dr. Alison Norrington

Dr. Alison Norrington

Dr. Alison Norrington is a world-building storyteller, writer/producer, experience designer, author and founder of storycentral, a London-based global entertainment studio that incubates and develops ground-breaking properties, working with filmmakers, writers, brands, publishers, broadcasters, storytellers and theme parks on incubating new franchises, participative experiences, story architecture, mythology and planning, prototyping, audience development & engagement and utilizing social media.

Alison is also founder of Supersize Your Story, an acclaimed online program that enables writers, producers and creative minds to develop their concept and develop it to its full potential with an ultimate goal to pitch to the entertainment industry.

She is an Honorary Doctor of Arts and has contributed to academic papers and entertainment/storytelling publications. Alison is a best-selling novelist, screenwriter, playwright, journalist, story/script consultant. Over her 25+year career she has worked with SundanceTV, CBS Interactive, Walt Disney Imagineering, FOX International, AMC Networks, BBC, McCann, Coca Cola, DeBeers Group of Companies, UK Metropolitan Police Force, Schleich GmbH, European Broadcasting Union, Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre.  She works as a writer and script consultant for film and television and a consultant on story, worldbuilding and experience design. She has worked with brands such as Ford Motor Company, DeBeers and Forevermark and Disney Brands & Media Partnerships as a strategist and writer. She is a creative and business mentor for a series of Creative UK programs across Development, Storytelling, Business Planning and Production.

She is co-host of The Story Hour podcast, which explores the intersection of storytelling and technology and is a 2x TEDx Speaker. She is featured on the BAFTA Guru series, Conference Chair for StoryWorld Conference & Expo, is a member of The Writers Guild of Great Britain and Women in Film & TV.

Alison is an advocate for entrepreneurship and an inspirational and motivational speaker with her heart firmly in story and her feet firmly on the ground.

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An Introduction to Supersize Your Story

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$69 USD

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June 3, 2024

Cohort 4

$69 USD

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June 12—July 3, 2024

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June 5, 2024
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Course schedule

4-6 hours per week

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays

    1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

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  • May 7, 2022

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  • Weekly projects

    2 hours per week

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Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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Join an upcoming cohort

An Introduction to Supersize Your Story

Cohort 3

$69 USD

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June 10—July 1, 2024

Payment Deadline

June 3, 2024

Cohort 4

$69 USD

Dates

June 12—July 3, 2024

Payment Deadline

June 5, 2024
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$69 USD

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