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Category Archives: StoryWeaver Software
How to Use StoryWeaver Story Development Software
A writer recently asked: Hello, I am new to the idea of writing software and have only watched a few youtube videos to aquatint myself. Storyweaver seems to be the right fit for me because I don’t have a hard … Continue reading
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StoryWeaver – Exposition of Structural Character Roles
A StoryWeaver user recently asked: Inside the story weaver software in the stage 3 Exposition part, inside the character folder, and precisely at the structural role, it says I should describe how I will reveal to my readers or audience the structural role … Continue reading
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Is StoryWeaver Good For Both Novels & Screenplays?
A StoryWeaver user asks: I purchased storyweaver to help me write a screenplay. I think it’s great. I may try a novel. Is the same software used to write novels? Thanks, vin Answer: Hi, Vin Sure. StoryWeaver is about working … Continue reading
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Finding & Fixing Holes in Your Story Structure
A writer recently asked: Hi, Melanie. I found your website while researching for my feature film screenplay. I have been rewriting this version of the script since October 2010 and writing the entire script for over ten years. I am … Continue reading
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StoryWeaver vs. Dramatica
Writers often ask what the difference is between StoryWeaver and Dramatica Pro (or it’s little brother, Writer’s DreamKit). Here’s the answer in a nut shell: StoryWeaver and Dramatica (or Writer’s DreamKit) are like hand and glove, or two sides of … Continue reading
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StoryWeaver Writing Software Walk Through
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Introduction to StoryWeaver Writing Software
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How to Use Dramatica & StoryWeaver Together
A writer who has both Dramatica and StoryWeaver Story Development Software recently asked me what was the best way to use them together. Specifically, how could he take the information he got for one of the programs and apply it … Continue reading
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Comparing Writing Software Paradigms
The variety of software programs for story development employ different structural paradigms. Each of those programs (with the exception of Dramatica) relies on a variation of the hero’s journey. Truby does it directly, tailored to specific genres, Collaborator relies on … Continue reading
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How to Beat Writer’s Block
Ever find yourself in a creative log jam? Try the following technique excerpted from the StoryWeaver story development software to help regain your inspiration: 1. Inspiration Inspiration can come from many sources: a conversation overheard at a coffee shop, a … Continue reading
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