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The Story Department Est. 2009 · Karel Segers
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Section N · Story & Structure 348 entries 26 August 2026

Story & Structure

The craft of telling a story starts with structure skills.

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  1. When the script and story gurus speak

    Most 'gurus' each have their own area of expertise and angle of attack, they each follow their own agenda. And…

    3 min
  2. What level are we on?

    You may have written these fabulous dramatic scenes. If they don't play within a larger story context, your work may…

    4 min
  3. Four flaws that kill your Hero.

    To build a strong character arc, the writer sets up the Hero's flaw early on. A flaw is a weakness…

    3 min
  4. Inventor or Innovator?

    Will you ever come up with a truly original movie concept? Look at it like this: how many unique ideas…

    2 min
  5. Events vs. Actions

    In the context of story I often speak of EVENTS and ACTIONS. In essence it's a very simple and at…

    2 min
  6. Plot => Character (Rituals => Tribe)

    Character or plot. Which comes first? Some say character prevails, others say it's a chicken and egg thing. But ...…

    3 min