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Narrative First: where story is always kingHandling Subplots with the Dramatica StoryformIn this episode, I wrap up the Dramatica Users Group analysis of Jon Favreau's Jungle Book and then relate some helpful tips when it comes to weaving subplots into your narrative. In addition, I dive into #storytelling and talk a bit about "narrative fidelity". Lastly, the David Fincher thriller se7en receives the Dramatica analysis treatment.
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The...2017-10-1800 min
Narrative First: where story is always kingThe Best Picture of 2016 Doesn't Have a StoryWelcome back!
In this, our first episode of the second season of the Narrative First Podcast, we catch up on all things story structure & story analysis including a look into the Oscar winner for Best Picture in 2016. Tons of links and articles and blog posts from the past three months for you to review. In fact, too many to summarize in this short paragraph. Best to scroll down to the Show Notes and follow along while you listen.
If you have any questions or would like help structuring your story with Dramatica please contact...2017-03-0200 min
Narrative First: where story is always kingThe Crucial Element to Telling a Great StoryIn this, our final episode of the 2016 season, we discuss the most important part of any story--the intersection of the objective and subjective points-of-view. We also discuss our analysis of Moana and wrap up our series on using Dramatica to write for Nanowrimo.
Narrative First publishes yearly from March through November. The podcast will continue to run over the holiday season and into the new year. If you have any questions or would like help structuring your story with Dramatica please contact us at http://narrativefirst.com/contact.
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Narrative First: where story is always kingDoes Your Main Character Build Resistance or Facilitate Flow?In this episode we cover the tendency of the Main Character's personal problems to either build-up dramatic resistance or facilitate a greater flow throughout the story. In addition, we analyze Nice Guys and Sing Street, two new films out for streaming that you should definitely take a look at.
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