Narrative First
Subtext
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Visualizing stories inside of stories
2020-03-23-1331
An intuitive understanding of progression in narrative
2020-02-07-0929
An argument that balances reason and emotion both informs and intrigues
2020-02-03-1912
Intuiting emotion
2020-01-22-1001
The culmination of a lifelong aspiration
2020-01-10-1409
The numbers behind the work
2020-01-06-1018
Finding what was already there
2020-01-02-1150
Classifying the personality of a story
2019-12-29-1706
Defining the artistic intent behind narrative structure
2019-12-24-1343
A gift from me to you.
2019-12-20-1556
Improving the accuracy of a thematic argument
2019-12-16-1205
Developing a method for appreciating an alternative experience of life
2019-12-05-1159
A look back at a definitive year
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The meaning of the season...in a storyform.
2019-12-03-1343
Proof positive that purpose counts
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Pandering to the gatekeepers
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Focus on one specific area of narrative study.
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The narrative structure beneath outerspace workplace offenses.
2019-11-13-1313
A look at the coming integration of Narrative First & Subtext.
2019-11-09-1521
The shortcut to your writer's intuition.
2019-10-31-2349
The most delightful update to our collective understanding of narrative.
2019-09-28-1422
Driven by the unverified.
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The stories we tell ourselves, and how to write more triumphs of the spirit.
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The meaning behind the events of a story.
2019-04-13-1813
A major leap forward in the evolution of creative writing.
2019-02-21-1021
Building a framework for writing stories.
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An answer that sets the course.
2019-01-15-1234
Genre is set by the message of the story, not the medium.
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An in-depth look at the narrative driving this success.
2019-01-09-1231
The next wave starts now.
2018-12-26-1318
Setting out on a new & unexplored path.
2018-12-24-1144
Daily wisdom designed to develop further the Dramatica theory of story.
2018-12-14-1000
Our year in review.
2018-12-03-1725
A short story lost to time resurfaces.
2018-11-20-1727
A video introduction to our magical service, Subtext.
2018-11-06-0949
Inconsistency in major Act turns breaks trust with the Audience.
2018-11-05-0900
The joy of being able to continually improve the quality of storytelling in the world.
2018-11-01-0803
The latest version of our service Subtext helps you get going with confidence this November.
2018-09-22-1958
An all new feature bound to make many writers very very happy.
2018-08-05-1400
Learning at the feet of greatness.
2018-08-04-1400
Finding value without understanding requires belief.
2018-08-03-1308
Belief will get you nowhere.
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Think of what you want to say, then use the storyform to make your argument.
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Frame each player’s motivation within the context of the central goal.
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Turn concepts into conflict.
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Weaving together the education and practical application of narrative theory.
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Pick a side and make a stand.
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Audiences can handle the truth, if you have something important to say.
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Author's intent determines the substance of narrative structure.
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If given the responsibility to interact with others through reticence, then yes.
2018-07-21-0025
A look at a simpler way to understand the storyform of a narrative.
2018-07-16-1648
Coming of Age stories frame conflict in dysfunctional psychologies.
2018-06-28-1112
Less Act, and more Backstory, Act Zero sets the foundation for justification.
2018-06-08-0930
The best way to understand the principal characters of a narrative is not to see them as characters.
2018-05-29-1858
A tour of the new features found in our latest release of our Subtext service.
2018-05-24-0948
Speed and beauty--all in the same package.
2018-04-30-1812
Recent updates to Subtext allow for greater control over the content of each important Storybeat.
2018-04-25-0856
Weekly updates to Subtext's catalog of storyforms resumes with this look at personal and professional abuse.
2018-03-29-1029
A first look at the narrative elements behind The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
2018-03-26-0832
Determine what you want to say, not what you think your story is trying to say.
2018-03-14-1720
Early insight into a revolutionary approach to writing stories.
2018-03-01-0926
The Main Characters of these films possess the same problematic narrative element at the heart of their individual Throughlines.
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Consistent storypoints--key to the integrity of a strong & clear message--bring the episodes of this series together.
2018-02-18-2031
Software that makes an already arduous process even more of a challenge.
2018-02-16-1038
Time & distance grants one the objectivity needed to successfully account for a narrative's key story points.
2018-02-12-1952
The thrill of coming up with something & sending it out for everyone to enjoy.
2018-02-09-1158
Turns out, the Dramatica theory of story is so intuitive a 6-year old can understand it.
2018-02-07-1413
The forces that act upon structure expose an unexplored area of narrative science.
2018-01-31-1857
Focusing on the opposite of an element encourages one to narrow their appreciation of a narrative.
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Yet another example of where a slight shift in perspective would bring greater understanding.
2018-01-29-0910
In our quest to develop the most accurate model of narrative, some initial terms might need reconsideration.
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Story structure can be pretty.
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Despite a silly Overall Story, the lastest in the Star Wars saga presents a functionable narrative.
2017-12-15-0920
Distill complex story theory down into something a little more familiar.
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Why bother learning complicated story theory when the elements of story structure can come to you?
2017-12-12-0823
Discover stories that share the same base inequity as your own story.
2017-12-04-0912
The Subtext provides hundreds of thousands of writing prompts to help you write that next great story.
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A beautiful new outlook on narrative structure.
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The difference seven years of story theory makes when it comes to the accuracy and insightfulness of a narrative analysis.
2017-11-17-1038
Something special for the discerning writer...
2017-10-13-1028
Decoding the narrative strand beneath a dark and compelling thriller.
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We are not natural storyteller—stories are naturally us.
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Our minds can’t help but perceive story in everything we see.
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Our minds are built to appreciate meaning. So are stories.
2017-10-05-1040
To touch history is to become history.
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Early essays and accounts of a greater understanding of story.
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To make a story, simply look inside the box.
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Why 10,000 steps is like 10,000 words.
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Great artists sense the presence of a storyform, yet sometimes lack the means to explain it.
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A hilarious send-up of Batman movies parodies our favorite concepts of story structure.
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Look to story theory as a measure of your success.
2017-07-11-1014
An older article from the Vault explains the importance of clearly defining the start of a story.
2017-06-27-1103
The latest in our instructional series focuses on the blockbuster Wonder Woman.
2017-06-26-0800
An update on our Dramatica workshop featuring the 2008 Streep-Hoffman drama, Doubt.
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The video analyses of *The Americans* and *Arrival* finally arrive.
2017-06-05-2106
Imagine you were sitting next to Chris and Melanie during the first few months of development of Dramatica. Now imagine no more.
2017-06-02-1018
Confused about Dramatica's role in ththe development of a story? Begin with the emptiness of deep space.
2017-05-29-1902
Use an app designed for summer reading--and summer working.
2017-05-28-1058
To know Dramatica is to understand that context matters.
2017-05-27-1245
To make a story truly relatable, Authors should structure their stories to align with the psychological processes of problem-solving within the mind.
2017-05-22-1443
The order in which an Author presents the thematic material of their narrative relies on the specific technique the Main Character uses to resolve problems.
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A popular term of story matters little in the final analysis.
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The Main Character of a story is a perspective, not a character.
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We can never fully understand ourselves and when we do, we can't even communicate it.
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Their first point-of-attack indicates where they instinctively feel the source of conflict within them.
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Understanding the difference between the two bridges the gap between theory and application.
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While an Author limits a story through deadlines or options, the Audience feels the difference elsewhere.
2017-04-22-1907
By design, your mind deceives you. Understanding how it does clues a writer in on how to write a better story.
2017-04-07-1129
When analyzing the deep thematic structure of a narrative, several minds function better than one.
2017-04-05-1751
Story is more than Character, Plot, Theme, and Genre--it is a reason for Character, Plot, Theme, and Genre.
2017-03-31-1031
A look back at innaccurate assumptions made during the first years of the Dramatica theory of story.
2017-03-29-2117
The Dramatica theory of story is the only paradigm of story where the order of events carries with it as much meaning as the events themselves.
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Download deep insights into the thematic structure of these great films.
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Identifying the two driving forces in a story comes down to the difference between Initiative and Reticence.
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Starting this month, you can watch a storyform unfold on your very own television set.
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At least, not a storyform.
2017-02-11-2348
Appreciating the difference between the subjective and objective view of characters improves narrative structure 10,000%.
2017-02-10-0803
A story contains all that we need to understand and appreciate and entertain an alternate point-of-view.
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While similar on the surface, stories maintain their own unique narrative structure.
2017-02-06-1844
The film's popularity relies on a narrative that makes a convincing emotional argument.
2017-02-04-1615
When the one driving the plot is not the Main Character, they often are the Influence Character.
2017-02-04-1602
We finally updated our servers.
2017-01-26-1704
Master writers instinctively write stories that mimic the mind's problem-solving process.
2017-01-24-1157
Practice makes perfect. A coach makes perfect practice.
2017-01-23-1651
Our articles and blog posts are now available in Apple's default News reader.
2017-01-21-1543
An inspirational workshop intuitively turns to Dramatica to explain how to structure a written piece of work.
2017-01-19-2357
One place to learn and appreciate the wonderful world of story.
2017-01-17-1438
On second thought the film proves more efficient than our original assessment.
2017-01-13-1444
Backstory forces an Author to consider the justifications that motivate the Main Character.
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Watch and follow along as the Dramatica Users Group collaborates to create an original and fully functional narrative.
2017-01-10-1003
Not every story is a Leap of Faith story; some Main Characters shift imperceptibly over time until at the end it is apparent that their paradigm shifted.
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The most effective way forward is to stop thinking about your story as something that happens in and around real characters.
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Our minds can't help but self-organize into structured storytelling.
2017-01-07-2112
Common ground exists between the wisdom of the ancients and a new theory of story based on the mind's problem-solving process.
2017-01-06-1617
The uniqueness of a narrative construct lies in its arrangement of conflict through the Four Throughlines.
2017-01-05-1556
Complete stories do not require a single Hero with a single Goal.
2017-01-04
The Main Character of a story solves problems either step-by-step or by balancing inequities.
2017-01-03
The quest for perfection often leads one further away from telling a great story.
2017-01-02-1000
Our yearly roundup of the very best--and very worst-- in storytelling from the previous year.
2017-01-01-1000
Jumpstart your understanding of story and complete narrative with this collection of insightful articles.
2016-11-21-1214
Other paradigms of story concentrate on the subjective Audience point-of-view of what it is like to *experience* a story from within. Dramatica shows Authors what their story looks like from without.
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Highly entertaining, yet functionally broken? Possible and unfortunately frequent when it comes to Hollywood.
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Someone takes out his annoying neighbor and nosy landlady by constructing a devious plan.
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Instead of myth or dreams, Archetypes find genesis within the attributes of our mind.
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It might take eight or nine days, but no way you're getting by without a full seven days.
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The Dramatica model of story makes it possible for Authors to convert time into space and space into time--a skill necessary to intuit the structure of their stories.
2016-10-02-0800
Thinking of the holistic relationship between dramatic movements grants Authors the ability to tell complete stories.
2016-10-01-2251
The key components of the dramatic structure work their way into a story at every resolution.
2016-09-30-2225
No caveats. No exceptions. Just plain objective reality.
2016-09-30-2105
A look back at the back and forth following our analysis of this great film.
2016-09-28-2252
Establishing a framework for effective Scene construction now exists.
2016-09-27-2025
After twenty years, the #storytelling trend is finally recognizing the power and sophistication of the Dramatica theory of story.
2016-09-27-2021
Dramatica identifies and codifies the double helix of narrative.
2016-09-27-1025
Dramatica offers stunning insight into the science of story. Decades of insight. And study.
2016-09-26-2239
We tell stories to make life less arbitrary.
2016-09-25-2215
The smallest elements of structure loop back to the largest elements.
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Figure out how the conflict feels to the Main Character and you'll find the structure of the narrative.
2016-09-19-1421
Forget about being a writer and simply write.
2016-09-18-1906
The subjective nature of the Inciting Incident prevents it from being an effective tool for structuring a story.
2016-09-17
Asking dramatic questions from the Audience's point-of-view will always get you in trouble.
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An update to our deep story structure analysis of this functional action film.
2016-09-14-1019
An alternative way to think of the alternative approach to solving the personal problems of a Main Character.
2016-09-13-1214
The start of our dive into the popular Sequence Method for structuring a screenplay.
2016-09-13-1056
Our outlining service is briefly on-hold while we retool it for the general masses.
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A rare look at a collective group Main Character Throughline in this Billy Wilder classic.
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The bothersome meddling of the supernatural can lead a mad tyrant astray.
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A New Zealand spin on a familiar arrangement of Throughlines keeps this film fresh and charming.
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Though typical in its arrangement, the Throughlines of this Academy Award-winning narrative still work together to seamlessly deliver the Author's message.
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While simple and sublime in its choice of thematic material, *Kramer vs. Kramer* reveals some key insights into how great stories work.
2016-07-07-1445
A sophisticated story that uses all Four Throughlines to examine the fallout from ambition.
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Data analysts discover the six emotional arcs of every story.
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Story structure is scientific, yet writing will always require a bit of magic.
2016-07-02-1146
A collection of clips showing the different meaningful endings an Author can portray simply by combining how things turned out with how they feel about how things turned out.
2016-07-01-1607
This week marks our 11 year anniversary of writing about story and story structure.
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A bold and inventive take on the thematics experienced by all the characters in this story drives this film to stand out amongst its peers.
2016-06-28-1028
There is a reason the 'You and I are just the same' line keeps coming up, and here is a montage to prove it.
2016-06-23-1218
With this spectacular film we move our popular Tuesday feature to Thursdays. Because it's more fun to say.
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Updated and refurbished, the most looked-at article on this site gets updated by returning it to its original publishing status.
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A quick take on last night's analysis and why some of us might check out before the film is over.
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The critical acclaim for this film rests in the sound narrative structure of its four Throughlines.
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Two hours of complex and beautiful story theory, explained by one of the minds who created it.
2016-06-10
Jim & Melanie present round two of a series of classes on Dramatica and its practical application in creative writing.
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Our collection for this month tops out at almost 150,000 unique story points for you to mix and match within your own narratives.
2016-06-08
My son brings home a project he did at school, and I get carried away analyzing it with complex narrative science.
2016-06-07
Want to be truly great? Take a look at how *Whiplash* accomplished their feat of monumental storytelling.
2016-06-06
Join Jim and Melanie as they spend six hours covering all you need to know to get started using the Dramatica theory of story.
2016-06-04
A simple practice of handwriting three pages of whatever comes to your mind can change your life.
2016-06-02-0937
The original model of Dramatica, though simple in execution, presented an entirely new take on the development of strong and effective narrative.
2016-06-01
A new feature begins here at Narrative First--one where we examine the personality of a story by looking at where it focuses thematic conflict.
2016-05-28
Make no assumptions with conflict, your context is your own.
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Readings of our article on How to End Writers Block Forever and our analysis of Brooklyn.
2016-05-25
If the room goes silent, know the right question to ask.
2016-05-24
The Dramatica theory of story separates itself from every other theory by looking at the story itself, not at how the story looks to an audience.
2016-05-23
Melanie and I began our series of new classes & workshops last week.
2016-05-20
A new technique towards developing personal stories takes its inspiration from the heavens.
2016-05-17
A hand drawn approach to understanding complicated concepts of narrative.
2016-05-16
A series of workshops & classes covering the Dramatica theory of story begin tonight with an introduction hosted by theory co-creator Melanie Anne Phillips.
2016-05-12
A swing set and a cafe. Everything else is history.
2016-05-11
While short and sweet, the narrative still functions as a complete story.
2016-05-09
The most important thing to learn when learning Dramatica is the concept of the quad.
2016-05-04
Make sure you read this one all the way through the acknowledgements!
2016-05-03
A new section on the central site sets the stage for a look at the development of a thought-provoking theory of story.
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Four simple questions can set you down the right path.
2016-05-01
Each of us is worthy of the task.
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Our latest episode covering an introduction to the powerful Playground Exercises.
2016-04-24
A comprehensive knowledge of narrative theory offers storytellers a seat at the table.
2016-04-20-2319
You don't have to write and rewrite and rewrite again to figure out your theme.
2016-04-20-2225
The surest way to writer's block is to ape another's style.
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Our first step into the realm of audio publishing.
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Better to be accurate than to be right.
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The story is the thing.
2016-04-11
Function over form wins in reading.
2016-04-06-1050
Probably a better idea to analyze a film with a complete storyform.
2016-04-03
There will always be someone better; there will only be one you.
2016-03-31
Dramatica is a relativistic model. Understand that and you will understand most of Dramatica.
2016-03-23
The purpose of story is to get a Main Character to the point where they can see the difference between the symptoms of their true problem and their true problem itself.
2016-03-21
Understanding *why* a story works the way it does makes it easier to write one that does.
2016-03-20
How do you feel when you're not a writer?
2016-03-18
The theory of Dramatica is specific to the human mind, not the English language.
2016-03-17
Sometimes a quick visual image can make all the difference in understanding a complex theory of narrative.
2016-03-16
If you want your scenes to be relevant, you should know your storyform.
2016-03-15
What looks like a meeting in the middle between two characters is really something much deeper.
2016-02-29
Almost one-hundred thousand story points for brainstorming your next masterpiece.
2016-02-27
A gorgeous new font adds character and delightful weight to my words.
2016-02-26
Peaceful resolutions come in many different ways, regardless of how reprehensible.
2016-02-25
Many writers discovered the limited potential of the Monomyth two decades ago.
2016-02-23
The argument over structure vs. non-structure is more an argument over relevancy vs. irrelevancy.
2016-02-22
Yes, of course it does! Competent narrative is narrative regardless of medium.
2016-02-20
Thanks to a couple of days coding, we will soon have a new way to generate inventive stories that hold together thematically.
2016-02-18
Focus on the space between the two principal characters, not the characters themselves.
2016-02-17
Though they prefer to solve problems internally, the Be-er Main Character is still an active character.
2016-02-16
The lack of Faith is not the same thing as Disbelief--and other similar notions.
2016-02-13
No reason why you can't give to yourself first.
2016-02-10
It always breaks down to a choice between two approaches to solving conflict.
2016-02-08
To many, it is just a hobby.
2016-02-07
A slight departure from story theory & analysis to something a bit more traditional.
2016-02-01
Great writers intuitively understand the mechanics of structure at work beneath their stories.
2016-01-26
Save often...by quitting.
2016-01-25
Dramatica is the cure for writer's block.
2016-01-21
Learn how to use Dramatica to fill plot holes and complete your story.
2016-01-17
No excuse not to continue pushing that needle forward.
2016-01-16
Perspective and point-of-view is more important than strict structural rules.
2016-01-14
A resource to download and install new storyforms into Dramatica.
2016-01-13
You can't have a Goal without Consequences--negative repercussions of failing to resolve the inequity.
2016-01-11
What looks like over-complication really is greater accuracy towards coherent narrative.
2016-01-09
Structure isn't just for screenplays, every meaningful story requires proper organization of thematics.
2016-01-08
Long thought a program of story-by-numbers, the Dramatica theory of story unveils the magic of great narrative.
2016-01-07
Authors must find the actual source of inequity within their characters. Anything less is pure conjecture.
2016-01-06
Story structure is there to communicate the Author's message with clarity and confidence, not to make the message formulaic.
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Our vision for 2016.
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Great stories serve as models of human problem-solving, not transformational mythology.
2016-01-03
Focusing on the results of great narrative fails to illuminate a process for great narrative.
2016-01-02
Sophistication in storytelling can be found in unique and unseen story goals.
2016-01-01
The difference between Finn the Stormtrooper and Max the Road Warrior.
2015-12-31
Making it up as you go; just like real life.
2015-12-28
Exclusive perk for *Narrative First* members--a collection of Fantasy Gists to inspire greater creativity.
2015-12-26
Keep the energy flowing on a daily basis.
2015-12-21
Story sense? Much of that is based on the shared problem-solving process of our minds and good stories.
2015-12-09
Are all narratives Grand Argument Stories (Dramatica stories)? The answer is no.
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Ancient beliefs die hard.
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The light that is brightest.
2015-12-01
The position of story elements within the model carries with it significant meaning.
2015-11-30
New update makes Ulysses a solid option somewhere between iAWriter and Scrivener.
2015-11-27
Dramatica isn't complicated; only the way it is presented.
2015-11-24
Effective story points consist of the storytelling and the context within which they sit.
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A reminder of the different paths to story.
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What motivates you to write.
2015-11-21
Dramatica can help establish a clear and concise carrier wave.
2015-11-19
An approach to applying narrative theory to interactive fiction and gaming.
2015-11-17
When you're trying to stay alive, meaning has little meaning.
2015-11-16
Novelists prefer a subjective view of conflict; Dramatica prefers the objective.
2015-11-12
Developing the most important relationship in a story.
2015-11-11
Some speak story theory by accident.
2015-11-07
A proven technique to take the writer from concept to outline.
2015-11-06
A sneak preview of a personalized program of instruction for writers interested in the Dramatica theory of story.
2015-11-05
Everyone has their perfect time to write.
2015-11-03
An easy trick to determine the most important aspect of your central character.
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With a greater understanding comes a greater exposure to master works.
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Develop the skill to say no.
2015-10-27
Writing for fools gathers the greatest audience.
2015-10-18
Dramatica is more than paint-by-numbers; it's a way of giving order to your thoughts.
2015-10-16
Dramatica theory helps you define why the conflict exists in your story.
2015-10-15
Stories are models of how we think and solve problems.
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An essential component of a story's meaning.
2015-10-14-1449
We want to believe, but Amazon won't let us.
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One does not supercede the other, both entwine to inscribe the meaning of a work.
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Our monthly get-together awaits you in the dark.
2015-10-12
Structure does not dictate the feel of a story.
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The wider the Audience the greater the need for a unifying structure.
2015-10-10
Ready for ten more?
2015-10-09
We use stories to argue effective means of problem-solving. Everything else is icing.
2015-10-08
The backlash to the film might have a basis in psychology and the structure of a good story.
2015-10-07
The act of asking a question often results in the answer.
2015-10-06
There is a moment when it finally all comes together; it's worth the wait.
2015-10-05
Dramatica is not story-by-numbers; you really have to work hard at it.
2015-10-04
Sound advice for anyone trying to become a better writer.
2015-10-03
Direct or indirect, the alternative perspective provided by the Influence Character is all that matters.
2015-10-02
Pushing yourself doesn't always result in greater productivity.
2015-10-01-1034
Plot points share a common factor within complete stories.
2015-10-01-0919
More reason to stop drawing a line between guru and writer.
2015-09-29
What to do while you're waiting for the official release.
2015-09-28
Expert tips on an approach during your first few years.
2015-09-27
Every single scene leads up to that one and only ending.
2015-09-26
A gentle reminder that great storytelling endures.
2015-09-25
Don't mistake it for simply *post facto* analysis.
2015-09-24
It's not an argument between two people, it's a relationship made up of two people.
2015-09-23
Dramatica makes happy accidents possible while maintaining the integrity of a story.
2015-09-22-1421
Look closely and you will see more than a rebranding of ancient texts.
2015-09-22-1338
Big breaks come to those who prepare.
2015-09-21
The struggle to resume is real.
2015-09-20-1321
Being accurate with story analysis is more important than being right.
2015-09-20-0851
All you have to do is show up.
2015-09-19
Wrap-up of the first day of my introductory course into Dramatica.
2015-09-18
Tying the influence of the second principal character in a story to the Main Character.
2015-09-17-1314
Find out the reason why everyone cries out for characters to have wants and needs.
2015-09-17-1136
Want to see what great storytelling looks like?
2015-09-16-2221
What sets apart the novel from everything else.
2015-09-16-1638
The order of plot points dictates the feel of a story.
2015-09-14
Collaboration should rule the story room, not ego.
2015-09-13-2233
Melanie explains her preference for the newer terminology.
2015-09-13-2207
When separating Main Character and Protagonist, the latter doesn't have to be the Influence Character.
2015-09-13-0030
A quick look at a basic mechanic of story.
2015-09-12
More posts here means I've struck gold with my own work.
2015-09-11
Some terms are harder than others to comprehend.
2015-09-10-1625
The definitive answer to this powerful concept of story.
2015-09-10-1335
No compelling reason to try the new iA Writer.
2015-09-09
Finding the thematic structure of a story.
2015-09-08
Story analysis with Dramatica is not subjective.
2015-09-07
Finding the right foil for your Main Character.
2015-09-06
Determining the personal problem-solving style of the Main Character.
2015-09-05
Write well and you will be noticed.
2015-09-04
Spielberg's E.T. Great music. even greater story.
2015-09-03-1400
Robots writing stories is pointless without a meaningful framework.
2015-09-03-1000
The difference between Journeys and Signposts.
2015-09-02
Why you need a strong relationship in your story.
2015-09-01-1400
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Why Main Characters can't solve their problems.
2009-08-13-1400
Even the smallest showcase effective structure.
2007-05-09-1400
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