Dramatica Theory Book

DRAMATICA: A NEW THEORY OF STORY

Developed and Written by

Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley

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Prologue

How This Book Is Arranged

Dramatica & the Creative Writer

SECTION ONE:
THE ELEMENTS OF STRUCTURE

Foundations: Central Concepts

Character

Introduction to Characters

Introduction to Archetypes

Objective Character Functions

Action and Decision Elements of Drivers and Passengers

Placing Motivation Elements into Quads

Complex Motivation Characteristics

Exploring Other Character Dimensions

Subjective Characters

Problem Solving and Justification

Theme

Elements of Structure: Theme

Domain Descriptions

Concern, Ranges and Problems

Deep Theme Theory

Plot

Elements of Structure: Plot

Plot Appreciations

Plot Progression

Genre

Elements of Structure: Genre

SECTION TWO:
THE ART OF STORYTELLING

Stage 1: Storyforming

The Art of Storytelling

Storytelling and Character Dynamics

Storytelling and Plot Dynamics

Storytelling and Storyforming Structural Appreciations

Storytelling and Plot Appreciations

Storytelling and Thematic and Character Appreciations

Stage 2: Storyencoding

Introduction to Story Encoding

Encoding Objective Characters

Encoding Subjective Characters

Encoding Theme

Encoding Plot

Encoding Genre

Stage 3: Storyweaving

Introduction to Storyweaving

Storyweaving and Structure

Storyweaving and Storytelling

Storyweaving Tips

Stage 4: Story Reception

About the Audience

A Quick Lesson In Propaganda

Adaptation

Copyright 1996 Screenplay Systems