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Can you explain 4th Level Justification?

Why does Dramatica focus so much on “problem-solving”?

Can you give me more information on the psychology of writing?

How do I make sense of the Plot Sequence Report?

Why the emphasis on Dynamic Pairs?

Is Story Judgment really an Overall Story Plot Dynamic?

Why do all four Domains have to be explored?

Why does the core inequity of a story fall into different Domains?

How do I apply the concept of Justification Levels to my story?

How can I make sure the audience knows who the Influence Character is?

Why Do These Domains Impact Each Other?

Where does the “You and I are alike” concept come from?

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The Dramatica theory of story is based on a deceptively simple, yet extremely complicated concept that all complete stories are really an analogy to a single human mind trying to solve a problem. The processes of problem-solving and justification within the mind are also present within what Dramatica refers to as a Grand Argument Story. Here you'll learn what all this means and how it applies to more effective storytelling.