How to Analyze a Narrative with Dramatica

In this episode not only do we cover how to successfully analyze a story with Dramatica, but we also look into four different kinds of scenes found in the psycho-technological thriller Ex Machina. And as a special bonus feature, Dramatica co-creator Chris Huntley offers his insights into how to successfully build a storyform.

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Show Notes & Links

• Ex Machina analysis This is the updated, correct analysis!


• Rogue One trailer Join me in watching this way too many times.


• Storymind Dramatica co-creator Melanie Anne Phillip's blog


• The Fractal Nature of the Storymind the difference between a single mind and a collective mind


• Using Dramatica to Assess Read World Narratives Great article on using Dramatica to predict human behavior


• The Essence of Dramatic Tension a deeply held conviction meets the quest to achieve a goal


• Dramatica Users Group analysis of Ex Machina Two hours of story structure goodness


• Upcoming Dramatica Users Group analysis of Spotlight The Oscar winner goes under the microscope


• The Four Modalities of Scene Construction Everything you ever wanted to know about TKAD, PRCO, SRCA, and PASS but were too afraid to ask


• The Varied Scene Illustrations of Ex Machina Four different ways of illustrating scenes in this fantastic film

Narrative First theme by Alex Hull. Hear more on his Soundcloud, Operation Solace