Category Archives: Story Structure

Story Structure vs. Storytelling

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Melanie Anne Phillips

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Origins of Story Structure

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Sheldon

Imagine the very first storytellers. Actually, what they told would certainly not be considered a story by today’s standards. Rather, they probably began with simple communications with but a single meaning at a time. Even animals recognize a cry of … Continue reading →

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Story Structure – Part 12 of 113 (video)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Melanie Anne Phillips

“Bad Story Structure is No Joke!” Here’s the link to the video: http://storymindguru.com/dramatica-unplugged/12%20Bad%20Story%20Structure%20is%20No%20Joke.htm In this episode, I compare story structure to a joke and storytelling to the manner in which the joke is told.  Understanding the difference betweeen story structure … Continue reading →

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Story Structure – Part 7 (video)

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Melanie Anne Phillips

In this episode, I describe the difference between story structure and storytelling. Story structure has no subject matter involved – it is simply a map of the relationships among concepts. For example, if two concepts are in opposition, it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Narrative Space in the Real World

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Melanie Anne Phillips

In my last post I described how the term “narrative space” refers to the breadth and depth of the subject matter from which you will develop a story.  Like a cloud, the subject matter is just the raw material – … Continue reading →

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Narrative Space

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Melanie Anne Phillips

“Narrative Space” describes the complete breadth and depth of subject matter in which you seek to define a story. Simply put, most authors don’t come to a story with a complete structure immediately in mind.  Rather, they are attracted to … Continue reading →

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Is Story Structure a Myth?

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Melanie Anne Phillips

A whole flock of Story Gurus (myself included) will tell you that stories have structure. Therefore, if you learn that structure you’ll improve your stories. Ostensibly, this will lead to fame, riches, a keen sense of accomplishment, and the unparalleled … Continue reading →

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