Using concepts found in the Dramatica theory of story to write a story with your audience in mind.

Explaining the dissonance between how the main character solves problems and the kinds of problems that exist in the larger overall story.

An interesting exploration of the similarities between deep story theory and personal productivity paradigms.

Ever wonder why Keanu Reeves is mostly distancing to a male audience?

Dramatica can seem a bit overwhelming when you first start out. I remember flipping through the dictionary at the back of the theory book and thinking, “This is insane!” But after eight years of working with it, I’ve got the model pretty much memorized (at least down to the Variation level) and have a pretty good understanding of each of the terms.

As with all things Dramatica, the Main Character Dynamics (Resolve, Growth, Approach and Mental Sex) can be seen as relating together in a single quad.

Interesting question to determine your own “mental sex.”