Frequently Asked Questions
This page focuses on dramaturgy for video and YouTube course creators. Explore questions about curriculum, structure, access, billing, and support. Use “Ask the Page” to instantly find and highlight the best matches.
What is dramaturgy for video courses?
Dramaturgy is the craft of shaping narrative and viewer attention. In courses, it means sequencing lessons, building tension-and-release, and structuring transformation so students finish, retain, and act.
- Clear promise and payoff per lesson
- Act-based arcs across modules
- Pacing that alternates cognitive load
How do I outline episodes for a YouTube series?
Start with a series spine: hook, promise, delivery, cliffhanger. Draft a one-page beat sheet per episode: cold open → context → conflict → solution → CTA. Keep beats visual and time-bounded.
What does a solid curriculum arc look like?
Three acts: (1) Orientation and quick win. (2) Skill deepening with mid-course milestone. (3) Integration and capstone project. Each act begins with a map and ends with reflection.
How do I increase retention in the first 30 seconds?
Open with a specific tension: name the costly mistake or desired gain. State the promise in one sentence, then jump to the first visible step. Avoid long logos and biographies.
How do I access purchased materials?
After checkout, you receive an access email with a secure link. Sign in using your email. Access persists for the duration of your plan and any promised updates.
What payment methods are supported?
We support major cards and regional methods where available. Charges appear as “Dramaturgy Studio”. Currencies auto-convert at your bank’s rate.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes. If the program doesn’t match the described outcomes and you’ve completed the first module assignments, request a refund within 14 days of purchase.
How does coaching and feedback work?
You can submit outlines or 5–10 min cuts for async notes. We use a rubric (clarity, momentum, stakes) and return time-coded comments within 72 hours.
What is an episode arc and how long should it be?
An episode arc moves from a concrete problem to a visible solve. Recommended runtime: 6–12 minutes for YouTube, 8–18 for course lessons, depending on task complexity.
Are templates and checklists included?
Yes. You get beat sheets, lesson outline templates, cold-open prompts, and pacing calculators to adapt to your channel format.
Can my team access the course?
Team seats are available. Invite editors, producers, and writers. Admins can track progress and assign modules per role.
How do I get an invoice with company details?
Enter your company name, address, and tax ID at checkout. Your invoice is emailed and available in the billing portal under Receipts.
Do you cover technical aspects like audio and lighting?
We offer concise primers for audio, lighting, and editing—focused on narrative clarity. For gear deep-dives, we link to vetted resources.
What assignments will I complete?
You’ll draft a channel premise, outline three episodes, and produce one pilot with a validated cold open and CTA. Rubric ensures repeatable quality.
Is there offline or mobile access?
Mobile web is supported. Select lessons provide downloadable worksheets and transcripts for offline reference.
How fast is support?
We reply within 24 hours on weekdays. Coaching notes arrive within 72 hours. During launch weeks, expect proactive check-ins.
Usage and content policy
Content is licensed to you for your productions. Redistribution or resale is prohibited. You may adapt templates for client work.
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