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storyo, Author at StoryOsophyRe-Release: Home Alone Breakdown (Part 1 & 2) (Original Air Date: 12/20/2020)Happy Holidays StoryOsophers! First things first, thank you all for the wonderful messages of curiosity regarding where the heck Adam and Devin have been. To make a long story short, they both needed to take a brief hiatus to work on projects, and also wanted to focus on getting version 1 of Story Bluprint ready […]The post Re-Release: Home Alone Breakdown (Part 1 & 2) (Original Air Date: 12/20/2020) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2021-12-232h 46StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story LoversRe-Release: Home Alone Breakdown (Part 1 & 2) (Original Air Date: 12/20/2020)Happy Holidays StoryOsophers! First things first, thank you all for the wonderful messages of curiosity regarding where the heck Adam and Devin have been. To make a long story short, they both needed to take a brief hiatus to work on projects, and also wanted to focus on getting version 1 of Story Bluprint ready […]The post Re-Release: Home Alone Breakdown (Part 1 & 2) (Original Air Date: 12/20/2020) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2021-12-232h 46storyo, Author at StoryOsophyRe-Release: National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Breakdown (Parts 1 & 2) (Original Air Date: 12/20/2019)Happy Holidays StoryOsophers! First things first, thank you all for the wonderful messages of curiosity regarding where the heck Adam and Devin have been. To make a long story short, they both needed to take a brief hiatus to work on projects, and also wanted to focus on getting version 1 of Story Bluprint ready […]The post Re-Release: National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Breakdown (Parts 1 & 2) (Original Air Date: 12/20/2019) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2021-12-232h 02StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story LoversRe-Release: National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Breakdown (Parts 1 & 2) (Original Air Date: 12/20/2019)Happy Holidays StoryOsophers! First things first, thank you all for the wonderful messages of curiosity regarding where the heck Adam and Devin have been. To make a long story short, they both needed to take a brief hiatus to work on projects, and also wanted to focus on getting version 1 of Story Bluprint ready […]The post Re-Release: National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Breakdown (Parts 1 & 2) (Original Air Date: 12/20/2019) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2021-12-232h 02StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers80: Pitch MaterialsWhich pitch materials should you focus on to summarize your story? Loglines, outlines, one-sheets, treatments, series bibles, poster art, and look books. Join Devin and Adam as they discuss how to summarize your stories on Storyosophy!The post 80: Pitch Materials appeared first on StoryOsophy.2021-04-021h 47storyo, Author at StoryOsophy80: Pitch MaterialsWhich pitch materials should you focus on to summarize your story? Loglines, outlines, one-sheets, treatments, series bibles, poster art, and look books. Join Devin and Adam as they discuss how to summarize your stories on Storyosophy!The post 80: Pitch Materials appeared first on StoryOsophy.2021-04-021h 47storyo, Author at StoryOsophy79: Polishing and WordsmithingWhat can you do to diagnose and improve your scenes? How do you approach fine-tuning your piece? Why is wordsmithing, grammar, and punctuation so important? Join Devin and Adam for some StoryOsophy!The post 79: Polishing and Wordsmithing appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-12-241h 05StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers79: Polishing and WordsmithingWhat can you do to diagnose and improve your scenes? How do you approach fine-tuning your piece? Why is wordsmithing, grammar, and punctuation so important? Join Devin and Adam for some StoryOsophy!The post 79: Polishing and Wordsmithing appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-12-241h 05StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers78: Theme BuilderHow do you determine what your theme is? How do you expand that idea and weave it into your story or first draft? What if you have more than one dominant idea? Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy.The post 78: Theme Builder appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-08-131h 05storyo, Author at StoryOsophy78: Theme BuilderHow do you determine what your theme is? How do you expand that idea and weave it into your story or first draft? What if you have more than one dominant idea? Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy.The post 78: Theme Builder appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-08-131h 05StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers77: Scene BuilderIn this episode we explore what to look for in building strong scenes. How do you fix a scene that isn’t working? How do you build a scene from scratch? What is your audience’s experience? Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy!The post 77: Scene Builder appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-07-271h 09storyo, Author at StoryOsophy77: Scene BuilderIn this episode we explore what to look for in building strong scenes. How do you fix a scene that isn’t working? How do you build a scene from scratch? What is your audience’s experience? Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy!The post 77: Scene Builder appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-07-271h 09StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers76: Alternate Movement StructuresHow can you use the movement system to break down, diagnose, and remedy story problems? How can you use movements to better develop an episodic series? Join Adam and Devin for some Storyosophy!The post 76: Alternate Movement Structures appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-06-041h 08storyo, Author at StoryOsophy76: Alternate Movement StructuresHow can you use the movement system to break down, diagnose, and remedy story problems? How can you use movements to better develop an episodic series? Join Adam and Devin for some Storyosophy!The post 76: Alternate Movement Structures appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-06-041h 08StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers75: Final Image, Final Words (Movement 6)Why is the last thing your audience sees or hears so important? What can you do to make this event as impactful as it could be? Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy!The post 75: Final Image, Final Words (Movement 6) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-04-111h 26storyo, Author at StoryOsophy75: Final Image, Final Words (Movement 6)Why is the last thing your audience sees or hears so important? What can you do to make this event as impactful as it could be? Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy!The post 75: Final Image, Final Words (Movement 6) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-04-111h 26StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers74: Tying Up Loose Ends (Movement 6)How do you bring closure and resolution to your story? How do you make sure all your setups have satisfactory payoffs? Next on Storyosophy. Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy!The post 74: Tying Up Loose Ends (Movement 6) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-03-201h 01storyo, Author at StoryOsophy74: Tying Up Loose Ends (Movement 6)How do you bring closure and resolution to your story? How do you make sure all your setups have satisfactory payoffs? Next on Storyosophy. Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy!The post 74: Tying Up Loose Ends (Movement 6) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-03-201h 01StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers73: New Status Quo (Movement 6)How has the Hero’s perspective changed about the World they left at the story’s beginning? Has the Hero transformed that world because of their journey? Join Adam and Devin for some Storyosophy!The post 73: New Status Quo (Movement 6) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-02-1451 minstoryo, Author at StoryOsophy73: New Status Quo (Movement 6)How has the Hero’s perspective changed about the World they left at the story’s beginning? Has the Hero transformed that world because of their journey? Join Adam and Devin for some Storyosophy!
The post 73: New Status Quo (Movement 6) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-02-1451 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story LoversStory Breakdown: Home Alone (Part 2)In this episode we conclude our breakdown of the Christmas classic “Home Alone.” Why is the climax of this movie so exciting and hysterical? How do John Hughes and Chris Columbus balance over-the-top hyperbole with emotional relatability. Join Devin and Adam for some StoryOsophy!The post Story Breakdown: Home Alone (Part 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-01-251h 06storyo, Author at StoryOsophyStory Breakdown: Home Alone (Part 2)In this episode we conclude our breakdown of the Christmas classic “Home Alone.” Why is the climax of this movie so exciting and hysterical? How do John Hughes and Chris Columbus balance over-the-top hyperbole with emotional relatability. Join Devin and Adam for some StoryOsophy!
The post Story Breakdown: Home Alone (Part 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-01-251h 06StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story LoversStory Breakdown: Home Alone (Part 1)In this episode, we begin our belated breakdown of the Christmas classic “Home Alone.” What makes this movie such an enjoyable holiday experience? Why do we love John Hughes as an expert story architect? Devin and Adam wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!The post Story Breakdown: Home Alone (Part 1) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-01-201h 38StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers72: Road Back (Movement 6)What is the Return like for the Hero? Smooth-going, bumpy, reflective? Do they Journey Home or stay in the new World? Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy!The post 72: Road Back (Movement 6) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2020-01-031h 01StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers71: Objective Attained (Movement 6)What is the result of your Hero’s choices in the Climax? Do they achieve their desired outcome or fail in their intended objective? Join Adam and Devin for some Storyosophy!The post 71: Objective Attained (Movement 6) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-12-2051 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers70: Climax 3 – Now or Never (Movement 6)What final “Do or Die” moment brings your Climax to a conclusion? Does your Hero have an ace up their sleeve? Or is it the Antagonist?The post 70: Climax 3 – Now or Never (Movement 6) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-11-2254 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers69: Climax 2 – Breakthrough – Crossing the Fifth Threshold (Movement 5)A quick apology to storyosophers. We ran into a major technical issue with our platform so this episode is a bit late to your ears. We do our best to release our episodes every week, but sometimes technology gets in the way. What pivotal revelation does your Hero discover? How does this “A-ha” moment reflected […]The post 69: Climax 2 – Breakthrough – Crossing the Fifth Threshold (Movement 5) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-11-1256 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers68: Climax 1 – Showdown (Movement 5)How does your Hero respond to a face to face with the Antagonist now? Who has the upper hand in this moment?The post 68: Climax 1 – Showdown (Movement 5) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-11-031h 09StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers67: Enemies Gain Ground (Movement 5)In this episode we explore the story event Enemies Gain Ground. How does your Antagonist corner or put more pressure on your Hero? How does your Hero respond to these higher stakes?The post 67: Enemies Gain Ground (Movement 5) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-10-271h 12StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers66: Things Go Wrong (Movement 5)In this episode we discuss the story event Things Go Wrong. What complications or disruptions happen to your Hero’s plan? How does your Hero approach these obstacles now after their discoveries from Act 2?The post 66: Things Go Wrong (Movement 5) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-10-1759 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers65: Putting the Plan into Action (Movement 5)How do your Hero, Allies, and Antagonist plan to achieve their goal once and for all? Do we know all of their plan or only part of it? Join Devin and Adam as they discuss the first story event of Act 3 and Movement 5… Putting the Plan Into Action.The post 65: Putting the Plan into Action (Movement 5) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-10-0755 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers64: Re-choosal of the Quest – Fourth Threshold (Movement 4)After some inner reflection, how does your Hero re-engage in their quest or journey? What is the threshold between Act 2 and Act 3 really about?The post 64: Re-choosal of the Quest – Fourth Threshold (Movement 4) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-10-0149 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers63: Reassessment (Movement 4)Now that your Hero has faced their inner light and dark, how do they now view their obstacles? How do they change their approach and thought process?The post 63: Reassessment (Movement 4) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-09-2059 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers62: Fall of the Heart Wall (Movement 4)What wall has you Hero built around their flaw? How do they come to terms with it and disassemble this to find their true self and courage?The post 62: Fall of the Heart Wall (Movement 4) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-09-141h 05StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers61: Hero’s Darkest Moment (Movement 4)In this episode we discuss the story event Hero’s Darkest Moment. How does your Hero face their Shadow or Source of Antagonism internally? What is this Dark Night of the Soul really about?The post 61: Hero’s Darkest Moment (Movement 4) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-09-081h 17StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers60: Aftermath (Movement 4)In this episode we explore the story event Aftermath. Now that your Hero has survived the threat of the Crisis and escaped, where do they find safety to recover? How do they recover? What new lessons have they learned?The post 60: Aftermath (Movement 4) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-09-0151 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers59: Escape (Movement 4)How does your hero get away from the threat and dangers of the Crisis? Are they assisted by allies or do they go it alone?The post 59: Escape (Movement 4) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-08-2444 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers58: Crisis – Crossing the Third Threshold (Movement 3)How do you navigate the Crisis of your story, the tipping point of your plot, your hero’s midterm exam? Will they choose fight, flight, or freeze?The post 58: Crisis – Crossing the Third Threshold (Movement 3) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-08-161h 08StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers57: Approaching the Inmost Cave (Movement 3)What obstacles and complications does your hero encounter as they near the tipping point of the story? How do these challenges build to the Crisis?The post 57: Approaching the Inmost Cave (Movement 3) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-08-0853 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers56: New Direction (Movement 3)How does your story’s quest or adventure open up here? How can you use it to provide a breathe of fresh before your crisis?The post 56: New Direction (Movement 3) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-07-2659 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers55: New Discovery (Movement 3)Now that things have calmed done a little bit, what new lesson or information starts our hero on their next build toward the crisis?The post 55: New Discovery (Movement 3) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-07-1654 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers54: Close Call (Movement 3)How does your Hero react to crossing into the Danger Zone? Did they survive unharmed? What new realizations do they have? Join Devin and Adam as they explore the first story event in Movement 3, the Close Call.The post 54: Close Call (Movement 3) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-07-081h 00StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers53: Crossing Into the Danger Zone – Second Threshold (Movement 2)How does this threshold manifest itself? What challenges do you face? What is holding you back from change? Join Devin and Adam as they explore the Second Threshold of your story – Crossing into the Danger Zone.The post 53: Crossing Into the Danger Zone – Second Threshold (Movement 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-06-281h 15StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers52: Approaching the Danger Zone (Movement 2)How does your hero react as they near the second threshold of change? How do they negotiate their first encounters with the force of antagonism?The post 52: Approaching the Danger Zone (Movement 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-06-131h 04StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers51: Rules and Tools (Movement 2)What are the rules of your story’s mythology? What tools is your hero introduced to in order to deal with the unknown world of Act 2? Though the Watering Hole event may raises the stakes by touching on the dangers of the Unknown World, the Rules & Tools event is our opportunity to equip our […]The post 51: Rules and Tools (Movement 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-05-251h 27StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers50: Watering Hole (Movement 2)We celebrate our 50th episode by discussing one of our favorite story events…The Watering Hole! The Watering Hole event provides the opportunity to introduce the creatures who inhabit this Unknown World, whether they are humans, monsters or a variety of species like in the cantina scene of “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.” […]The post 50: Watering Hole (Movement 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-05-171h 09StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers49: First Day of School (Movement 2)The First Day of School is the first story event in Act 2 and Movement 2. How does your hero respond to the contrast of Act 2’s Unknown World they have just entered? Are they shy, afraid, boastful, foolish? What does this tell us about them?The post 49: First Day of School (Movement 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-05-051h 08StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers48: Crossing the First Threshold (Movement 1)Now that your Hero has agreed to go on the journey, what is the Threshold from Act One to Act Two of your story? What contrasting elements help your audience to understand the difference between the known world and the unknown world?The post 48: Crossing the First Threshold (Movement 1) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-04-2652 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers47: Choosal of Call (Movement 1)After debating, what causes your hero to choose to go on their quest or journey? Is there a mentor or moment of raised stakes that is the catalyst for that choice? Our hero’s first true action, they make the decision in Choosing to Answer the Call to Quest. • This marks the beginning of change […]The post 47: Choosal of Call (Movement 1) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-04-1752 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers46: Refusal of Call (Movement 1)Now that your hero has received the call, how do they answer it? Are they a willing Hero or do they have doubts and inner conflicts? Refusing the Call to Quest provides the opportunity to strengthen our Hero’s character as they are within their ordinary world, and shed light on their internal obstacle(s), definitely highlighting […]The post 46: Refusal of Call (Movement 1) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-04-0759 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers45: Call to Quest (Movement 1)What quest, challenge, or invitation is presented to your Hero? What choices? How does it highlight the overall dramatic question of your story? Our hero must be presented with a challenge, and one that will create a necessity for our hero to have to decide, on their own, if they want to embark on such […]The post 45: Call to Quest (Movement 1) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-03-211h 08StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers44: Inciting Incident (Movement 1)What is the Inciting (or Exciting) Incident of your story? How does it set the entire story in motion or tip the first domino in your story’s chain of events? Our Inciting Incident is the moment the story “officially” begins and is set in motion. The Inciting Incident is the moment that changes everything for […]The post 44: Inciting Incident (Movement 1) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-03-1559 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers43: Known World Routine (Movement 1)Where do they work or go to school? What is the status quo of your story world? Join Adam and Devin as they explore the second event in Act 1... Known World Routine. The post 43: Known World Routine (Movement 1) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-03-011h 01StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers42: The Hook (Movement 1)Why is the Hook your most important event of your story? What do you put in or leave out of your Hook? Devin and Adam explore the Hook in its many varieties – Prologue, Cold Open, Teaser, and more. #storyosophy #storyosophersThe post 42: The Hook (Movement 1) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-02-051h 05StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers41: Story Blūprint OverviewWhat are the events, movements, and acts of your Story Blūprint. What do you need to consider when creating your Blūprint? What are the important events of each movement? Join Adam and Devin for a basic summary of structure.The post 41: Story Blūprint Overview appeared first on StoryOsophy.2019-01-251h 18StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story LoversStory Breakdown: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (Part 2)Season’s greetings, storyosophers! Where do you think you’re going? Nobody’s leaving. Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas. No, no! We’re all in this together. We’re gonna press on to Part 2 of our National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation story breakdown, and we’re gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced […]The post Story Breakdown: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (Part 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-12-241h 01StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story LoversStory Breakdown: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (Part 1)Merry Christmas storyosophers! We’re kicking off our fun old fashion family Christmas by heading out into the country in the old front-wheel drive sleigh to embrace the frosty majesty of the winter landscape and listen to a couple story-lovin’ dudes talk about one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time… In this special holiday […]The post Story Breakdown: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (Part 1) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-12-2358 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers40: Movement 6 (Act 3)Adam and Devin continue to talk about Act 3, by exploring Movement 6. What events take your hero from the climax to the resolution of the story? How do you tie up your loose ends?The post 40: Movement 6 (Act 3) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-12-131h 17StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story LoversCampfire Chat 2: Youssef Kerkour (Part 2)Devin and Adam conclude their conversation with special guest Youssef Kerkour (“Nightflyers.”) He discusses his work on the “Jack Ryan” series, Woody Harrelson’s “Lost in London,” and the new ScyFy series “Nightflyers.” Born and raised in Rabat, Morocco, Youssef speaks four languages fluently, including English, French, Italian, and Moroccan Arabic. In 1996 he attended Bard […]The post Campfire Chat 2: Youssef Kerkour (Part 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-12-061h 17StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story LoversCampfire Chat 2: Youssef Kerkour (Part 1)Special guest Youssef Kerkour (Nightflyers) talks about his early film and stage work in New York and in London with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Born and raised in Rabat, Morocco, Youssef speaks four languages fluently, including English, French, Italian, and Moroccan Arabic. In 1996 he attended Bard College in upstate New York where he majored […]The post Campfire Chat 2: Youssef Kerkour (Part 1) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-12-011h 02StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers39: Movement 5 (Act 3)Devin and Adam begin to break down a story’s Act 3, by exploring Movement 5. Coming from Movement 4’s recovery, what events do you use to build to your story’s climax?The post 39: Movement 5 (Act 3) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-11-2257 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story LoversCampfire Chat: Josh StifterDevin and Adam are joined by special guest Josh Stifter, an animator, writer, and filmmaker. He is here to talk about his film “The Good Exorcist” and his experience on Robert Rodriguez’s reality docu-series “Rebel Without a Crew” premiering November 18th.The post Campfire Chat: Josh Stifter appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-11-141h 24StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers38: Movement 4 (Act 2)What are the events that take your hero from the midpoint crisis to their self realization and recovery? Join Adam and Devin as they finish breaking down Act 2, by examining Movement 4.The post 38: Movement 4 (Act 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-11-101h 03StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers37: Movement 3 (Act 2)What are the events that take your Hero from the Danger Zone to the Midpoint, the Crisis, the Tipping Point? Fight, Flight, or Freeze? Join Devin and Adam as they continue to breakdown Act 2, by exploring Movement 3.The post 37: Movement 3 (Act 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-11-011h 39StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers36: Movement 2 (Act 2)What are the events that transition your Hero from the end of Movement 1 (Out of Comfort Zone) to the end threshold of Movement 2 (Into Danger Zone)? Why do we like to think of Movement 2 as the first day of school? UPDATE: It was brought to our attention that a section of this […]The post 36: Movement 2 (Act 2) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-10-121h 17StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers35: Movement 1 (Act 1)What are the events that make up Movement One (or Act One)? How do these events translate into future acts and movements? Why is it important to keep Movement One as tight and clean as possible? Devin and Adam lay the groundwork for the events of Movement One.The post 35: Movement 1 (Act 1) appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-10-051h 18StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers34: Acts and MovementsWhat is the importance of decision points and thresholds? How can you use movements to break down that daunting Act 2? What are the differences between 3, 4, and 5 act structures? Adam and Devin explore what acts and movements are made of.The post 34: Acts and Movements appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-09-271h 14StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers33: Scenes and SequencesWhat are the elements that make up a good scene? How do you link scenes together to create a longer sequence? Devin and Adam discuss the building blocks of great scene building.The post 33: Scenes and Sequences appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-09-171h 17StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers32: Story ArchitectsIn this episode, we continue our introduction to story structure. What are the different ways you can approach story structure? What does it mean to be a story architect? Devin and Adam discuss how to design and build your story’s structure.The post 32: Story Architects appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-08-231h 11StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers31: Introduction to Story StructureSeason Two begins! Adam and Devin embark on their exploration of story structure and its design. Master your storytelling structure! Why do storytellers struggle with story structure so much? How can you look at story structure as a freeing process rather than a limitation?The post 31: Introduction to Story Structure appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-08-0455 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers30: Nonlinear Storytelling – Part 2How do you alter the chronology of a story and still maintain its spine? What do you have to consider to effectively execute this unique type of storytelling? How do you do it without losing your audience? Adam and Devin finish their conversation about nonlinear storytelling.The post 30: Nonlinear Storytelling – Part 2 appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-07-0147 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers29: Nonlinear Storytelling – Part 1What are the different ways you can alter the timeline of your story? How can you use this tool to explore the psychological landscape and perspectives of your characters? Devin and Adam explore nonlinear storytelling in this two-part episode.The post 29: Nonlinear Storytelling – Part 1 appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-06-2153 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers28: Flashbacks and Flash-ForwardsHow do you effectively jump time in your story? What are the different ways you can use these tools to elevate your audience’s experience? Relatability, exposition, clues, set-ups and payoffs? Devin and Adam examine flashbacks and flash-forwards.The post 28: Flashbacks and Flash-Forwards appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-05-241h 10StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers27: Subplot – Part 2How do you find strong subplots within the world of your story? How do manage subplots in stories with an ensemble cast like Stranger Things? Adam and Devin conclude their exploration of subplot.The post 27: Subplot – Part 2 appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-05-1739 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers26: Subplot – Part 1How do you differentiate between A-B-and-C stories? How do you use them in conjunction with each other to elevate the plot? How does it relate to theme? Devin and Adam discuss subplot.The post 26: Subplot – Part 1 appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-05-1051 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers25: The Forces of Levity and GravityHow do you use the forces of levity and gravity to create a more dynamic story? How does that balance of humor and drama give more perspective for your audience? How can it embolden your theme? Devin and Adam explore levity and gravity.The post 25: The Forces of Levity and Gravity appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-05-031h 05StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers24: Objects and Filmed MediaDevin and Adam continue their examination of symbolism in filmed media through set dressing, wardrobe, and props.The post 24: Objects and Filmed Media appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-04-2644 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers23: Symbolism-Part 1-Objects and AllegoryWhat are the different forms symbolism can take? How do you tangibly represent the abstract like emotions, states of mind, and mystical ideas? Adam and Devin explore symbolism in this two-part episode.The post 23: Symbolism-Part 1-Objects and Allegory appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-04-1950 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers22: ReversalsWhy are reversals important for an audience experience? What is the difference between a quick twist and a slow burn? How are they related to setups and payoffs? Adam and Devin talk Reversals.The post 22: Reversals appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-04-121h 05StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers21: Mystery, Suspense, and Dramatic IronyWhat is the difference between mystery, suspense, and dramatic irony? How do they relate to an audience’s perspective and experience? Devin and Adam investigate these three versatile tools.The post 21: Mystery, Suspense, and Dramatic Irony appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-04-041h 01StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers20: Resolution Part 2Tune in for a good trick for your toolbox and examples of some not so conventional resolutions. Continuing from last week’s episode, Adam and Devin conclude their discussion on resolution.The post 20: Resolution Part 2 appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-03-2840 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers19: Resolution-Part 1How do you dovetail all your story elements together at the end? How is a cliffhanger its own form of resolution? Devin and Adam explore resolution in this two-part episode.The post 19: Resolution-Part 1 appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-03-2139 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers18: Setups and PayoffsHow do you foreshadow or setup something in your story to have the most effect when you pay it off? Do you pay off with a twist, turn, reveal, discovery, or realization?The post 18: Setups and Payoffs appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-03-161h 05StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers17: Dialogue and Subtext-Part 2Devin and Adam conclude their two-part discussion about dialogue and subtext with some great examples and helpful tricks to write subtext easily.The post 17: Dialogue and Subtext-Part 2 appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-03-0741 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers16: Dialogue and Subtext-Part 1What is the difference between what a person is saying and what they are not saying, or saying beneath the surface? Devin and Adam discuss the value of great dialogue and subtext in this two-part episode.The post 16: Dialogue and Subtext-Part 1 appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-02-2832 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers15: Character ArcHow is character arc different from the plot of a story? What makes a successful character arc? Adam and Devin continue their discussion about character transformations.The post 15: Character Arc appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-02-2156 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers14: Transformation and CatharsisHow are change, growth, and evolution vital to the characters of a story and their audience? Adam and Devin examine transformation and catharsis.The post 14: Transformation and Catharsis appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-02-1455 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers13: StakesWhat is a character giving up and what are they gaining? What does it mean to raise the stakes? How do you raise them? Devin and Adam explore the “stakes” of a story.The post 13: Stakes appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-02-0752 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers12: Tone, Style, and GenreWhat is the tone or mood of a piece? How are you expressing your story? What is the overall voice? Adam and Devin examine tone, style, and genre.The post 12: Tone, Style, and Genre appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-01-3152 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers11: ThemeWhat is the storyteller trying to “say” in a story? How do they express that theme? How do they find a balance between too obvious or so subtle it is lost? In this episode, Devin and Adam explore these questions about theme.The post 11: Theme appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-01-2459 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers10: Plot and StructureWhat are story events, scenes and sequences? Devin and Adam examine the core elements of plot within story and how to begin structuring.The post 10: Plot and Structure appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-01-1756 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers09: SettingWhere and when does a story take place? Is it set in the past, present, or future? In our world or in some fictional place? Adam and Devin explore how setting is one of the most important “characters” of all.The post 09: Setting appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-01-1050 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers08: Who Are You Listening To?Now that we have a handful of episodes under our belt, we figure it is a good time to learn a little more about who you are listening to. Adam and Devin discuss their mysterious backgrounds and how they met. A get-to-know-ya meet and greet!The post 08: Who Are You Listening To? appeared first on StoryOsophy.2018-01-0331 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers07: The Six Types of Narrative ConflictAdam and Devin discuss the six basic types of narrative conflict and examine examples of each in today’s storytelling. These narrative conflicts include: Person vs. person, person vs. society, person vs. nature, person vs. technology, person vs. supernatural, and most importantly, person vs. self.The post 07: The Six Types of Narrative Conflict appeared first on StoryOsophy.2017-12-2746 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers06: Conflict!Is conflict necessary in story? Devin and Adam discuss/debate sources and forces of antagonism and the origins and nature of conflict in storytelling.The post 06: Conflict! appeared first on StoryOsophy.2017-12-2037 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers05: Character Archetypes – Part 2Allies, tricksters, shapeshifters, and shadows. Devin and Adam conclude this 2-part discussion about character archetypes. The post 05: Character Archetypes – Part 2 appeared first on StoryOsophy.2017-12-1346 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers04: Character Archetypes – Part 1Hero, herald, threshold guardian, and mentor. In this 2-part episode, Adam and Devin discuss and define character archetypes.The post 04: Character Archetypes – Part 1 appeared first on StoryOsophy.2017-12-0650 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers03: What are Characters Made OfRelatability, background, perspective, desires, and wants. Devin and Adam discuss characters and what makes them good and great. The post 03: What are Characters Made Of appeared first on StoryOsophy.2017-12-0135 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers02: The Writing ProcessBrainstorming and development, structuring, writing, editing, and feedback. Adam and Devin discuss aspects of the writing process. The post 02: The Writing Process appeared first on StoryOsophy.2017-12-0155 minStoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers01: StoryKeepersIn this pilot episode, Adam and Devin discuss how to start a story and ponder the difference between a good story and a great story. What is Storyosophy? What’s a Story Keeper? The post 01: StoryKeepers appeared first on StoryOsophy.2017-11-3050 min