360 http://www.dramatica.com/index.html en-us ℗ & © 2006 Write Brothers, Inc. Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story Write Brothers Dramatica: A New Theory of Story is the definitive guide to the most profoundly original and complete paradigm of story since Aristotle wrote Poetics. This book is chock-full of stunning solutions to vexing story structure and development problems that have mystified and tormented writers for ages. An absolute must read for any writer who wants to elevate the quality of their written work. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. Chris Huntley podcasts@write-bros.com None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 38: Constructive Criticism Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 38 includes a constructive criticism of the film, Jurassic Park, entitled, "Building a Better Dinosaur." Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook38.m4a Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:00:00 PDT 00:15:36 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 37: Epilogue -- The Leftovers Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 37 includes a brief exploration of where the Dramatica theory of Story may be used outside of fiction writing. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook37.m4a Mon, 9 Mar 2009 14:00:00 PDT 00:04:07 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 36: A Word About Adaptation Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 36 includes: A Word about Adaptation, Storyforming, Storyencoding, Storyweaving, Story Reception, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook36.m4a Fri, 9 Jan 2009 11:00:00 PDT 00:19:45 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 35: A Quick Lesson in Propaganda Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 35 includes: The Basics of Propaganda, The Author, The Audience, the Nature of Impact, Area of Impact, Type of Impact, Degree of Impact, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook35.m4a Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:00:00 PDT 00:21:57 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 34: The Art of Storytelling: Stage Four: Story Reception Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 34 includes: About the Audience, Writing for Someone Else, Writing for Oneself, Writing for Groups, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook34.m4a Wed, 28 May 2008 11:00:00 PDT 00:12:58 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 33: Storyweaving Medium and Format Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 33 includes: Tips for Short Stories, Episodic Television Series, Multi-Story Ensemble Series, Soap Operas, Novels, Motion Pictures, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook33.m4a Thu, 15 May 2008 17:00:00 PDT 00:24:56 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 32: Storyweaving and Storytelling Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 32 includes: Spatial Storyweaving techniques, Temporal Storyweaving techniques, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook32.m4a Wed, 07 May 2008 11:00:00 PDT 00:09:24 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 31: Stage Three -- Storyweaving Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 31 includes: Introduction to Storyweaving, Storyweaving and Structure, Storyweaving Static Story Points, Storyweaving Character, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook31.m4a Fri, 02 May 2008 14:00:00 PDT 00:19:24 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 30: Encoding Genre Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 30 includes: Encoding Genre, Medium and Format, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook30.m4a Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PDT 00:05:06 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 29: Encoding Plot Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 29 includes: Encoding Plot, Encoding Progressive Plot Points, Signposts and Journeys, Examples of Throughline Plot Point Encoding, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook29.m4a Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PDT 00:23:10 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 28: Encoding Theme Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 28 includes: Encoding Theme, Encoding the Overall Story Theme, Encoding Theme for the Other Throughlines, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook28.m4a Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PDT 00:16:50 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 27: Encoding Mental Sex Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 27 includes: Encoding Mental Sex, Mental Sex Illustrations, Creating a Mind for the Audience to Possess, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook27.m4a Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:00:00 PDT 00:07:18 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 26: Encoding Complex Characters Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 26 includes: Encoding Complex Characters, Four-Dimensional Characters, Overall Story Throughline Characteristics, the Crucial Element, Encoding Subjective Characters, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook26.m4a Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:00:00 PDT 00:13:36 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 25: Encoding Overall Story Characters Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 25 includes: Characters as Author's Perspectives, Archetypal Characters, Creating a Sample Story using Archetypes, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook25.m4a Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:00:00 PDT 00:12:19 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 24: The Art of Storytelling, Stage 2: Storyencoding Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 24 includes: an Introduction to Storyencoding, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook24.m4a Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:00:00 PDT 00:07:41 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 23: Selecting Character Story Points Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 23 includes: the Problem Quad, Change and Steadfast Characters, the Crucial Element, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook23.m4a Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:00:00 PDT 00:07:28 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 22: Selecting Thematic Story Points Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 22 includes: Selecting an Issue, Thematic Quads, 64 Variations, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook22.m4a Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:00:00 PDT 00:08:29 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 21: Progressive Plot Story Points Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 21 includes: Progressive Plot Story Points, Acts, Scenes, Sequences, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook21.m4a Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:00:00 PDT 00:10:32 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 20: Selecting Plot Story Points Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 20 includes: Static Plot Story Points, Story Goal, Consequences, Requirements, Forewarnings, Dividends, Costs, Prerequisites, Preconditions, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook20.m4a Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:00:00 PDT 00:24:44 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 19: Storyforming Structural Story Points Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 19 includes: Storyforming Structural Story Points, Selecting the Throughlines in your story, Picking the Proper Classes, Dynamic Pairs of Throughlines, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook19.m4a Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:00:00 PDT 00:19:22 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 18: The Eight Essential Questions, Part II Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 18 includes: The Eight Essential Questions, Part II--Plot Dynamics; Story Driver, Story Limit, Story Outcome, Story Judgment, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook18.m4a Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:00:00 PDT 00:19:45 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 17: The Eight Essential Questions, Part I Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 17 includes: The Eight Essential Questions, Part I--Character Dynamics; Audience Impact; Character Dynamics; Main Character Resolve, Growth, Approach, and Mental Sex, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook17.m4a Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:00:00 PDT 00:22:57 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 16: The Art of Storytelling--Stage One: Storyforming Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 16 includes: The Art of Storytelling--Stage One: Storyforming, Inspiration, Structure, Communication, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook16.m4a Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:00:00 PDT 00:07:35 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 15: Section II--The Art of Storytelling, An Introduction to Storytelling and the Four Stages of Communication Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 15 includes: Section II--The Art of Storytelling, An Introduction to Storytelling, the Four Stages of Communication, How Dramatica Fits In, the Author as Audience, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook15.m4a Wed, 01 Jun 2007 14:00:00 PDT 00:10:54 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 14: Buidling Genres, Modes of Expression, and the Grid of Dramatica Genres Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 14 includes: Buidling Genres, Modes of Expression, the Grid of Dramatica Genres, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook14.m4a Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:00:00 PDT 00:22:13 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 13: Sequences, Scenes, and Events Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 13 includes: Sequences, Scenes, Events, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook13.m4a Tue, 05 Dec 2006 10:00:00 PDT 00:13:43 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 12: Plot Progressions Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 12 includes: Plot Progression; Progressive Story Points; Acts; Act Structures; Act Transitions; Act Patterns, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook12.m4a Fri, 18 Sep 2006 19:00:00 PDT 00:24:26 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 11: Plot Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 11 includes: Plot vs. Storyweaving; Plot Story Points; Story Goal; Story Requirements; Story Consequences; Story Forewarnings; Story Dividends; Story Costs; Story Prerequisites; Story Preconditions, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook11.m4a Fri, 08 Sep 2006 10:00:00 PDT 00:17:56 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 10: Deep Theme Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 10 includes: The Thematic Argument; Premise; The Storyform; Additional Story Points, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook10.m4a Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:00:00 PDT 00:18:40 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 9: Matching Points of View to the Chart Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 9 includes: Thematic Classes; Types/Concerns; Variations/Issues; Elements/Problems, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook09.m4a Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:00:00 PDT 00:33:27 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 8: Theme Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 8 includes: Theme; Thematic Classes, Types, Variations, and Elements; Throughline Domains, Concerns, Issues, and Problems, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook08.m4a Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:00:00 PDT 00:28:13 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 7: Deep Theory Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 7 includes: Problem Solving and Justification; What is Problem Solving?; Why We Justify; A Simple Example of Problem Solving; Defining the Problem; Building Paradigms, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook07.m4a Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:00:00 PDT 00:33:06 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 6: Subjective Characters Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 6 includes: Subjective Characters; The Main Character; An Alternative Point of View; A Leap or Creep; Main Character Resolve; The Crucial Element, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook06.m4a Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:00:00 PDT 00:20:31 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 5: Complex Character Motivations Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 5 includes: Complex Character Motivations, The Meaining of Overall Story Character Elements, Other Character Dimensions, Complex Dimensional Patterns, Dynamic Pairs, Companion Pairs, Dependent Pairs, Components, and more. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook05.m4a Mon, 25 Jul 2006 11:00:00 PDT 00:14:50 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 4: Complex Characters Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 4 includes: Complex Characters; Drivers and Passengers; Action and Decision Elements; 16 Motivation Elements; Examples from Star Wars, The Wizard of Oz, and Jaws. Written by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook04.m4a Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:00:00 PDT 00:30:55 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 3: Objective and Archetypal Characters Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 3 includes: The Elements of Structure--Character; Introductions to Characters; Objective and Subjective Characters; Archetypes; Protagonist; Antagonist; Reason and Emotion; Sidekick and Skeptic; Guardian and Contagonist. http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook03.m4a Wed, 11 Jul 2006 12:00:00 PDT 00:19:02 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 2: The Elements of Structure--Foundations. Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 2 includes: The Elements of Structure--Foundations; Central Concepts; The Story Mind; The Four Throughlines; The Overall Story Throughline; The Main Character Throughline; The Impact Character Throughline; The Subjective Story Throughline; Summary - The Grand Argument Story; with examples from Star Wars and To Kill A Mockingbird and more... http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook02.m4a Wed, 05 Jul 2006 12:00:00 PDT 00:18:48 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None   Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley Part 1: Preface; Dramatica and the Creative Writer. Special 10th Anniversary Edition of Dramatica, A New Theory of Story. Part 1 includes: Preface; Dramatica and the Creative Writer; Grand Argument Stories; Author's Intent; and more... http://www.dramatica.com/podcasts/DBook01.m4a Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:00:00 PDT 00:19:07 Dramatica, screenwriting, writing, story, writer, novel, screenplay, write, book None