Before Pixar Animates Anything, They Do This…

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Before Pixar animates even a single frame of a film, they do something that might surprise you:

They plan.

Extensively.

Pixar’s movies—be it Up, Inside Out, or my personal favourite, Moana—don’t start with flashy visuals or clever jokes but with story structure.

Scenes are mapped out on whiteboards.

Character arcs are tested. 

Emotional beats are pulled apart, rebuilt, and refined.

And only once they have a clear, compelling story plan… do they even think about production.

Why?

Because clarity at the beginning prevents chaos later on.

It’s the same for novelists like you.

If you’ve got a great story idea but feel overwhelmed or unsure how to actually turn it into a book, that’s where Story Plan Intensive comes in.

Join me and a small group of serious writers as we:

  • Clarify your genre, theme, and premise
  • Outline your major plot points
  • Shape your character arcs
  • Create a custom story framework you can write from

You’ll end the month with a complete, personalized plan for your novel or memoir—and the confidence to write the thing like a pro.

No more second-guessing. No more getting lost halfway through. Just creative freedom backed by solid structure—Pixar-style.

The best part? Story Plan is pay-what-you-want. That means YOU get to choose how much you want to invest in the program. 

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About Kevin

Kevin T. Johns is a writing coach, editor, and author who helps genre fiction writers plan, draft, and finish their novels. He has published 10 books, hosts The Writing Coach Podcast (230+ episodes), and teaches a nuts-and-bolts method for turning an idea into a finished book.

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