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- The False Narrative
- How do you create a main character who is an antagonist?
- How Art is Made (The Battle Between Heart and Mind)
- Dramatica Theory (Annotated) Part 1 "A Place to Start"
- Writing Stories About Hopes and Dreams
- The Main Character Element of the Hero Stereotype
- The Most Important Article You'll Ever Read on Story Structure
- "Hero" is a Four-Letter Word (Part 2)
- Origins of the Dramatica Theory of Narrative Structure
- Narrative Dynamics (Part 2)
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Category Archives: Narrative Science
The Impact of Stories
Stories, especially those told in the media of film or television, can have a tremendous impact on an audience. Experiencing a story is similar in many ways to experiencing events in “real life”. Stories can make us laugh or cry, … Continue reading
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Introduction to Communication
The process of communication requires at least two parties: the originator and the recipient. In addition, for communication to take place, the originator must be aware of the information or feelings he wishes to transmit, and the recipient must be … Continue reading
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Narrative Analysis: Why Guam?
Guam has been referred to as America’s “permanent aircraft carrier.” It’s strategic importance as a bridge to Asia cannot be overstated. In 2016, it was revealed China has missiles targeted at Guam. China has been “unable” to pressure Kim Jong … Continue reading
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Characters: Lost In Their Own Spotlight
True of people; true of characters: When hit with great personal grief, how many of us stop to think about how all those around us are coping – especially those whose approach to life is to keep it all inside? … Continue reading
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Narrative Dynamics 4 – The Interface Conundrum
Unlike my usual articles, this piece is not intended to document an existing part of the Dramatica theory nor to reveal a part newly developed. Rather, I will be sharing my speculations on a life-long thought problem of mine and, … Continue reading
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Narrative Dynamics 3 – The Dramatica Model
In this series of articles, I’m documenting the development of a whole new side of the Dramatica theory of narrative: Story Dynamics. Dramatica is a model of story structure, but unlike any previous model, the structure is flexible like a … Continue reading
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Characters and Contextual Retribution
The minds of characters work very much like our own. People think both in terms of time and of space. Our time sense gives us the ability to predict what is likely to happen next. Our space sense gives us … Continue reading
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