The Elements of Structure

Foundations

In Dramatica, there are some central concepts that prove immediately useful. Presenting these up front reveals the practical side of the theory and provides a firm foundation for more explorations to come.

These central concepts are:

1.The Story Mind

2.The Four Throughlines

3.The Overall Story Throughline

4.The Main Character Throughline

5.The Impact Character Throughline

6.The Subjective Story Throughline

7.The Grand Argument Story