Category Archives: Video

Introducing the Story Mind

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Melanie Anne Phillips

Watch the entire 113 part  series free on our web site… Transcript of the soundtrack from this video: Dramatica Unplugged Class One: Introduction 1.1 Introducing the Story Mind Let’s look at the central concept in Dramatica: the Story Mind. It’s … Continue reading →

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Dramatica Theory Overview (video)

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Melanie Anne Phillips

This is a video clip from the “classic” 1999 12 hour video program on narrative structure entitled, Dramatica Unplugged. In this segment, the key concepts and breadth and depth of the Dramatica Theory of Story are presented in concise form. … Continue reading →

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Free Story Structure Video Program

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Melanie Anne Phillips

Free on our web site: Our entire 12 hour 113 part program on story structure in streaming video! Watch Now

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Beat Writer’s Block with Idea Spinner!

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Melanie Anne Phillips

Beat Writer’s Block with Idea Spinner – my new tool for writers! Idea Spinner, my newest product for writers, is being released today for just $19.95. Starting with your initial concept, Idea Spinner sidesteps creative block and helps you quickly … Continue reading →

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Characters in To Kill A Mockingbird

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Melanie Anne Phillips

Characters in To Kill A Mockingbird

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Introduction to Heroes

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Melanie Anne Phillips
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About Non-structural Story Forms

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Melanie Anne Phillips
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The “Story Mind” Concept

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Melanie Anne Phillips
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“Scrooged” and Structure Failure

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Melanie Anne Phillips
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The Difference Between Story Structure and Storytelling

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Melanie Anne Phillips
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