Video Title: The TOP 10 Story Structures Used By Successful Writers
Channel: Writing Chops
Speakers: Chris Brennan
Duration: 00:21:02
Introduction
This video explores ten popular story structures used by successful writers. The speaker aims to help writers overcome plot challenges by providing readily available narrative models and outlining their common elements and variations.
Key Takeaways
Common Narrative Structure Elements: Most stories share a consistent pattern: status quo, inciting incident, rising action, the "all is lost" moment, the final test, and resolution.
Ten Story Structures: The video details ten distinct story structures: The Hero's Journey, The Writer's Journey, The Story Circle, The Three-Act Structure, The Seven-Point Story Structure, Dean Koontz's Classic Story Structure, Save the Cat, In Medias Res, Poetics, and The Snowflake Method. Each structure's core elements are explained.
Choosing the Right Structure: The video suggests that the best story structure depends on the writer's goals and the desired narrative style. Some structures are better suited for beginners, while others provide more flexibility or focus.
