Course

The Foundation of Storytelling

I’ll guide you on exactly where to start, what you need to know, and how to master the craft. You’ll learn which books to read, how to watch movies critically, and how to appreciate and understand poetry to deepen your storytelling. I'll also teach you how to pitch your stories and scripts confidently, whether in a short elevator pitch or detailed narration.

Before you join

This course is for you if:

This course is for you if:

This course is for you if:

You have a story in your head but don’t know where to start

You have a story in your head but don’t know where to start

You want to understand how great stories - Indian and global actually work

You want to understand how great stories - Indian and global actually work

You are an aspiring writer, screenwriter, or content creator

You are an aspiring writer, screenwriter, or content creator

You want live guidance, not pre-recorded videos

You want live guidance, not pre-recorded videos

01

Discovering the Writer Within

Discovering the Writer Within

Class 1: Self-Awareness & the Writer’s Mindset (90 mins)

What is a Story? (Brief Overview)

Book vs Film vs Short Story: Understanding the Medium

Cultivating Observation Skills

The Role of Health & Mental Clarity in Creativity

Discipline: The Writer’s Daily Practice

Why Reading Matters

02

Building Story Foundations 1

Building Story Foundations 1

Class 2: The Core Components of Storytelling (120 mins)

What is a Plot?

Characters: Creation, Arcs & Dialogue

Hero, Villain, Supporting Cast

Subplots & Layered Narratives

03

Building Story Foundations 2

Building Story Foundations 2

Class 3: Understanding Story Structures

The 3-Act Structure

The Hero’s Journey

Save the Cat

Dan Harmon’s Story Circle

04

Depth in the Craft 1

Depth in the Craft 1

Class 4: Psychology & Character Depth

Psychological Layers of Characters

Complexes, Biases & Emotional Patterns

Types of Conflict:

• Person vs Self

• Person vs Person

• Person vs Nature

• Person vs Machine

• Person vs Supernatural

05

Depth in the Craft 2

Depth in the Craft 2

Class 5: Mythology in Storytelling

Indian Epics: Ramayana & Mahabharata

Key Western Myths & Archetypes

The Influence of Natya Shastra

Dual Perspectives in Myth & Modern Stories

06

The Writer’s Toolkit 1

The Writer’s Toolkit 1

Class 6: What to Read & Watch

Recommended Books for Writers

How to Read Like a Writer

Films That Teach You Writing

Indian vs Hollywood Storytelling

Introduction to Hindi & Urdu Poetry

07

The Writer’s Toolkit 2

The Writer’s Toolkit 2

Class 7: From Script to Screen

How to Register Your Work

Sharing Your Script Safely

What is a Logline?

How to Write a Logline & Synopsis

How to Pitch / Narrate Your Story

08

Final Q&A

Final Q&A

Class 8: Way Forward

Open House: Ask Anything

Next Steps for Aspiring Writers

Certification & Feedback

Your mentor

Hiren Madhukar

Hiren Madhukar

Hiren Madhukar

Creative director, storyteller, and founder of Unfold Words.

Creative director, storyteller, and founder of Unfold Words.

A creative director and storyteller with 25 years in Indian advertising and design. A member of the Screenwriters Association of India, I have worked across brand narratives, screenwriting, and live storytelling. I founded Unfold Words to give Indian writers the structured craft foundation that most writing courses skip - one rooted in both Indian storytelling tradition and global screen craft.

A creative director and storyteller with 25 years in Indian advertising and design. A member of the Screenwriters Association of India, I have worked across brand narratives, screenwriting, and live storytelling. I founded Unfold Words to give Indian writers the structured craft foundation that most writing courses skip - one rooted in both Indian storytelling tradition and global screen craft.

A creative director and storyteller with 25 years in Indian advertising and design. A member of the Screenwriters Association of India, I have worked across brand narratives, screenwriting, and live storytelling. I founded Unfold Words to give Indian writers the structured craft foundation that most writing courses skip - one rooted in both Indian storytelling tradition and global screen craft.

25 years in advertising & design

SWA India member

Founder of Unfold Words

₹16,500 | 8 Live Zoom Classes | Hindi & English

₹16,500 | 8 Live Zoom Classes | Hindi & English

₹16,500 | 8 Live Zoom Classes | Hindi & English

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