Jim Hull's Story Fanatic

This is Story Fanatic, a collection of articles covering story structure and analysis for
creative writers. Published weekly.

Books

Both digital and analog items of interest relating to story structure and analysis can be found within this section.

Story Fanatic 2010 Bundle

Can't decide whether to go digital or analog? This bundle combines both paperback and eBook editions of the 2010 book to ease the indecision. From structure to theory, analysis to writing,...

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Story Fanatic 2010 Paperback

Still carrying around those hefty analog paperbacks? Add the old-school version of the 2010 Story Fanatic book to your collection. From structure to theory, analysis to writing, the thirty-seven...

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Story Fanatic 2010 eBook

Tired of holding paper in your hands? This eBook version of the Story Fanatic 2010 compilation is ready for immediate download. From structure to theory, analysis to writing, the thirty-seven...

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About This Site

Story Fanatic is a website dedicated to investigating the wonderful world of story. From story structure to theory, analysis to writing, the articles on this site are an effort by Jim Hull to explore why some stories work better than others. Since 2005, 314 articles have been written. Read more »

About the Author

Jim Hull is so into story that in 2008 he started teaching Story Development at the California Institute of the Arts. His wish is that each and every one of his students goes on to receive worldwide recognition for their storytelling abilities. And that they thank him at the Oscars. Read more ⇒

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Not sure where to start? You could check out the different topics covered here. Or, if you're really crazy about story, you might have more fun searching the hundreds of articles by concept.