Sarah LB (Host)

The Five Foundational Story Beats

A Talk by Sarah LB (Host) (Book Coach and Developmental Editor, Plume Editorial)

About this Talk

In this talk, Sarah delves into the five foundational units—aka story beats—that (she believes) are essential to writing a novel that works. 

This presentation will address what these five foundational beats are, why they’re important to your plot and character arc, where they *should* ideally take place in your story, and provide plenty of tips on crafting strong beats with examples. 

These five beats are your story's building blocks; without them, your story can crumble. 

Whether you’re a plotter or a pantser, this talk will help you draft or revise a story with a strong foundation and will help you breathe new life into your plot points/character arc. 

An unmissable session for anyone who’s stuck, feels overwhelmed, or wants to improve their craft. 

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28 May 2025, 02:00 PM

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

About The Speaker

Sarah LB (Host)

Sarah LB (Host)

Book Coach and Developmental Editor, Plume Editorial

Host to the Spark to Story Summit