Storyform Builder
Make structural choices and see how the parts of your story fit together.
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Develop stories with structural clarity and narrative control
The Dramatica Narrative Platform helps writers and story teams develop stories with structural clarity and narrative control. It brings Dramatica Theory into a practical workflow through Storyform Builder, Subtxt, and Narrova.
Your writing stays yours. The platform helps you see how story choices fit together as you plan, revise, and collaborate.
What the platform stands for
- Grounded in Dramatica Theory, but designed for practical development work.
- Built to clarify what belongs in a story and why, not just produce plausible text.
- Modernized for serious writers and teams who need explainable guidance, not generic AI output.
The Dramatica Narrative Platform connects a first structural read, deeper Storyform development, and narrative guidance in one workflow.
What Dramatica does
Build a Storyform, develop its implications, and work through story questions with guidance grounded in that structure.
Subtxt
Build and work with your Storyform as the structure of your story takes shape.
Explore SubtxtNarrova
Ask story questions and get explainable guidance that stays connected to your work.
Explore NarrovaWho uses Dramatica
- Writers developing a story from first idea through revision.
- Story teams keeping a shared understanding of structure through notes and collaboration.
- Narrative designers coordinating story choices across larger projects.
How the platform works
Begin with Storyform Builder to shape the structure, use Subtxt to develop it, and bring questions to Narrova as the work evolves. You choose which tools fit your process and remain the author of the story.
Company history
A brief history of the company
The company’s roots run through the creation of Dramatica Theory, the first generations of Dramatica software, the teaching and publishing work of Narrative First, and the current platform push toward narrative intelligence that stays accountable to structure.
1991-1994
Dramatica Theory takes shape
Chris Huntley and Melanie Anne Phillips developed Dramatica Theory in the early 1990s, then published Dramatica: A New Theory of Story in 1994.
1994 onward
The software era begins
With Stephen Greenfield building the early Story Engine and software architecture, Dramatica became a working toolset for writers instead of a theory left on the shelf.
Narrative First + Subtxt
Theory becomes a modern workflow
Jim Hull translated Dramatica into practical teaching, analysis, and software through Narrative First and Subtxt, making structural thinking easier to apply in real projects.
Today
One platform, several entry points
The Dramatica Narrative Platform brings Storyform Builder, Subtxt, and Narrova into the same ecosystem so writers and story teams can develop stories without losing intent.
Legal entity
Company information
The Dramatica Narrative Platform is operated by The Dramatica Company LLC. See current pricing or contact the team.
- Product
- The Dramatica Narrative Platform
- For
- Writers, story teams, and narrative designers
- Offerings
- Storyform Builder, Subtxt, and Narrova
- Legal name
- The Dramatica Company LLC
- Jurisdiction
- Domestic Limited-Liability Company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware
- Filing status
- Filed February 3, 2026; currently listed as Active with the Delaware Secretary of State
- File number
- 10497113
- Registered agent
- Cogency Global Inc., 850 New Burton Road Suite 201, Dover, DE 19904
How we think about the product now
Built for serious story development
The current platform is aimed at writers, story departments, and development environments where structure has to remain legible under real pressure. That means narrative control, explainable reasoning, and tooling that respects authorship.
Narrative control
We build tools that help you preserve the meaning of a story across drafts, collaborators, and revisions.
Explainable guidance
The platform should help you see why a choice fits the Storyform instead of asking you to trust opaque output.
Studio-grade posture
The intent is premium, exacting, and useful in professional environments without becoming cold, generic, or hobby-first.
Team
The people behind it
The current company team and the creators of Dramatica Theory bring different roles to the platform. Their contributions connect the original model with the software and guidance available today.
CEO and Lead Developer
Jim Hull
Jim turned decades of Dramatica study into a practical platform for working writers, story teams, and narrative designers.
Jim leads the company and develops the current platform. Through Narrative First, Subtxt, and live workshops, he has focused on making deep story structure useful in day-to-day development.
Marketing Lead
Stephen Greenfield
Stephen brought the early Dramatica engine into software and represents the technical lineage that turned theory into a durable product family.
Stephen leads marketing for the current company. He also brought the early Dramatica engine into software, connecting the product’s present work to its software history.
President and Theory Expert
Chris Huntley
Chris helped develop Dramatica over more than a decade and has long tied theory to usable tools for professional writers.
Chris guides the company’s use of Dramatica Theory and its terminology. He co-created the theory and co-authored the foundational book.
Co-creator of Dramatica Theory of Story
Melanie Anne Phillips
Melanie helped originate the model behind Dramatica and has spent decades extending its implications for writing, psychology, and story development.
Melanie helped establish the theory that grounds the platform. Her role here describes that foundational contribution.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dramatica a theory or a software platform?
Dramatica Theory is the narrative model. The Dramatica Narrative Platform brings that model into tools for developing stories.
Where should I start?
Use Storyform Builder to explore the structure, or start in Subtxt when you are ready to develop the Storyform in detail.
Does Narrova write my story?
Narrova helps you reason through structure and development choices. The writing and creative decisions stay yours.
Can a story team use the platform?
Yes. Explore team workflows or contact us about access.
Where to start
Start with the layer that matches your workflow
Use Storyform Builder to explore structural choices, Subtxt for detailed Storyform development, or Narrova when you need guidance tied to the logic of the story.