Story Limit

Gender and The Little Mermaid

The gender of an audience member is essential towards the comprehension of a story structure's effect on audience appeal.

The Distance Needed to Write a Meaningful Story

A look at what stories need to work through before they can be resolved.

The Importance of the Story Limit

A Story Limit is one of the most important things you can put into your story.

Of Ticking Clocks and the Ending of Stories

A look at the mechanism that forces a story towards its inevitable climax.

Thinking of Your Audience First

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

Ratatouille: Why the Film Seems Too Long

While weaving two stories into one piece can be done, it can lead to a fidgeting audience.

Why Dramatica is So Helpful When Writing A Story

Dramatica helps to make sure that both your head and heart are in sync.

Speed: Why Everyone Hates that Last Part in the Subway

Why the story limit is so important.

The Big Three of Storytelling

And how to incorporate them into your story.

Do you remember your first hit?

I can.

Keeping Your Story Limit Consistent

Story theory works when it is based on things that actually happen in the "real" world.

Dramatica Simplified

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.

plot dynamics explained

A closer look at the Plot Dynamics in a story.