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Classic Dramatica Articles

A curated archive of foundational essays, constructive criticism, and early Dramatica theory writing.

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January 1, 2006 · 8 minute read

A Comparison of Seven Story Paradigms

Chris Huntley compares Dramatica with six major story paradigms and argues that Dramatica's distinct value lies in its author-facing structural model, four Throughlines, and separation of Main Character from Protagonist.

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August 1, 199412 minute read

Jurassic Park: Building A Better Dinosaur

Jurassic Park is wonderfully entertaining. The concepts are intriguing, the visuals stunning. Everything it does, it does well. Unfortunately, it doesn't do enough.

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