Welcome to the Dramatica Theory
Index
Here you will learn
a fundamental understanding of the Dramatica perspective on story. The
list on the left is dedicated to the elements of Dramatica Theory. Below
is a brief description of each section.
What
is Dramatica?
Dramatica is a whole
new theory of Story. There are really only five central concepts that
you will need to know to understand all that follows. (Learn
more)
12
Essential Questions
Do you know
these essential questions about your story? Dramatica can help you answer
these questions. (Take me there)
Dramatica
Theory Book
This online version of the 300+ page book "Dramatica:
A New Theory of Story" covers the fundamental aspects of Dramatica
and then delves deeper into using the Dramatica Theory to enhance the
elements of a story. (Take me there)
Or,
download the new electronic fourth edition version of the book for free!
(take me
there). Or buy the 10th Anniversary Edition of "Dramatica:
A New Theory of Story" with new material not found in the online and
downloadable versions (Click
Here).
Dramatica
Dictionary
The Dramatica Dictionary has an explanation
for each unique term associated with the Dramatica Theory. Find the definition
of the term you are looking for.
(Take me there) OR,
download a readable, savable, printable Acrobat .PDF version of the Dramatica
Dictionary (284K) (download
now) !
Tip
of the Month
Every month check here for the latest advice
from the Dramatica pros that will aid you in creating a richer story.
See September's tip: The difference between the Contagonist and Antagonist.
(Take me there)
Podcasts
Hear podcasts and mp4 audio recordings of Dramatica
User Group film analyses, Dramatica seminars, and excerpts from Dramatica-related
materials. (Take
me there)
Articles
Why Dramatica is Different from Other Story Paradigms, such
as those by Syd Field, Robert McKee, John Truby, Christopher Vogler and others. (Take
me there)
Theory
FAQs
Find responses to Dramatica theory's most Frequently Asked Questions.
(Take me there)
NOTE: Most of these require some previous knowledge of Dramatic
Theory, which can be obtained by reading the free online book:
Dramatica: A New Theory of Story.
Dramatica
BLOG by Jim Hull
This
blog is by Jim Hull, a long time Dramatica user. Jim wanted to do more
in depth Dramatica theory delving so started the blog as a way to put
in writing his discussions with Dramatica theory co-creator, Chris
Huntley. If you're
interested in the more "theoretical" aspects of Dramatica,
take a look-see at Jim's blog: StoryFANATIC.com. (Click
Here)
Steve's
Demystifying Dramatica Made Simple FAQs
Want simple answers to tough questions? See what Stephen Greenfield has
to say. (Take me there)
Additonal
Materials
A catchall
area for everything that won't fit anywhere else. This is where you'll
find lots of theory goodies like the fully downloadable, printable Dramatica
Comic Book, "The Secret of Great Stories, Vol. 1: How Does Story
Work?" (Take
me there)
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