This is Story Fanatic, a collection of articles covering story structure and analysis for
creative writers. Published weekly.
The Dramatica theory of story is not simply a tool for analysis. When one understands the concepts within, a whole world of narrative possibilities opens up. What many see as a confusing mishmash of pseudo-Jungian gobbledygook, actually becomes a springboard for creative writing that engages and enlightens an Author on what they’re really trying to say.
The modern writer’s life comes complete with amazing tools engineered to make the writing process as painless as possible. Of course, the actual writing of a piece will always be fraught with difficulties, but there are several applications available now for the Apple iPad and iPhone that make managing the development stages of a work of fiction frictionless and enjoyable.
If you looked up the word ‘subtext’ in the dictionary, this is what you should see. Everyone refers to HBO’s The Wire as one of the greatest series ever produced for television. This sequence would be a good example why.
One of the biggest lessons any teacher can discover is that sometimes, one learns more by teaching. Instructors can often be so focused on their lesson plans that they sometimes gloss over a new perspective. Not on purpose, of course, but thankfully their students are there to provide a fresh and possibly enlightened interpretation.
J.K. Rowling discusses the true power of imagination.
David Milch inspires.
Structure is all that matters…if you hope to have meaning.
The possible dangers in following the rules of a revolutionary story theory.
A unique and interesting take on how to write creatively with the Dramatica theory of story.
A look at Dramatica, OneNote and MindManager and their ability to aid the writing process.