Where Do I Start Learning about Dramatica

The jumping off point for revolutionizing your intuitive sense of storytelling

If you're completely brand new to the Dramatica theory of story and want to learn more about it, I would go through the hundreds and hundreds of free articles available at Narrative First and once you've gone through those, make sure you click on Content at the top to find hundreds and hundreds of more individual blog posts, podcasts, and analyses where you can learn everything from the simplest of concepts to the most complex.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the theory resides at Narrative First.

Fundamental Articles

To get you started, the following is a list of choice articles for the absolute beginner:

• Start here: Writing Complete Stories an explanation of the Four Throughlines found in every great story
• Then mosey on over to our most popular aritcle: Plot Points and the Inciting Incident
• Check out our new and improved Subtxt Apprenticeship Program
• Hero's Journey fan? Not anymore... Not Everything is a Hero's Journey
• Redefine for yourself the difference between a Main Character and a Protagonist
• And finally, finish it with an answer to why Every Character Should Have an Arc

Then, when you're ready to start using Dramatica to write, sign up for Subtxt, send us a message through chat or email, and we'll spend 30-45 min. going over the process as well as help you figure out the unique storyform for whatever story you're currently working on.

If you would like, you can also hire us to be your Story Guide through the whole process.

And, as always, if you have any questions along the way, don't hesitate to ask.