CRACK THE CODE to Heist Story Structure!

When you're trying to figure out how to write a heist, this is a story where a team of people, each having a different role and individual part to play, accomplish something that they can only do by working together, and the story is moved by our interest in their interaction and how they achieve the goal. You have to balance an ensemble cast, elements of thrillers, and the need to deliver satisfying twists while also keeping the story moving forward. This was originally recorded for Mary Robinette Kowal's Patreon Supporters. For more, join her Patreon at the Livestreaming Classes level or higher. HTTP://patreon.com/maryrobinette 00:00 Introduction 01:25 The basic beats of a heist 02:20 The Catalyst 03:47 Scouting the Territory 04:53 Gathering of the Team 06:19 Aspects of Self 11:18 The Practise Phase 13:27 Inside the Heist 15:15 The Ticking Clock 17:29 Apparent Total Loss 18:58 True Plan Revealed 20:00 Beats reviewed 21:25 Short Form Heist