How the 6 Elements of Story Work in How to Train Your Dragon
The best way to understand story structure is to see how it works in a story that works. Here’s how How to Train Your Dragon tells an unforgettable story using the six elements of story.
3 Ways to Use the 6 Elements of Story Structure in Your Novel
The six elements of story are powerful at EVERY level of story—when you know how to use them. Here are three ways to apply them to your novel.
Why the 6 Elements of Story Are the Key to All Great Stories
I apply the six elements of story to every story I edit. Why do they work so well? Here are three reasons why this story structure is so powerful.
The 6 Essential Elements of Every Novel, Act, and Scene
A simple, flexible story structure framework that works at every level of story. I use this structure in every story I edit, every single day.
Where Does Story Theory Come From, Anyway?
Story theory isn’t a set of arbitrary rules that will make your story formulaic and boring. It’s about recognizing the patterns in human experience and recreating them honestly in art.