STORY BUILDING

Question 1

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OTHER THAN THE STORY?

Answer 1

THE STORYTELLER!

Question 2

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF STORYWORLD?

Answer 2

The Rules of the Universe that Your Characters Inhabit.

Question 3

WHAT ARE THE 3 TYPES OF CONTEXT?

Answer 3

1. Story World
2. Narrative
3. Backstory

Question 4

WHAT IS CONTEXT?

Answer 4

Essential yet economical information the audience needs to know and understand to follow the quest.

Question 5

WHAT IS BACKSTORY CONTEXT?

Answer 5

Essential yet Economical Information about the Hero’s past that is Relevant to the story.

Question 6

WHAT IS NARRATIVE CONTEXT?

Answer 6

A Show and Tell SCENE that clearly and simply explains how the APQ must unfold to succeed.

Question 7

WHEN IS NARRATIVE CONTEXT REQUIRED?

Answer 7

Only required if the APQ is complex or intricate.

Question 8

WHAT IS NARRATIVE DRIVE?

Answer 8

The kinetic rising action of the hero towards the APQ climax.

Question 9

WHAT ARE THE 3 TYPES OF CONFLICT?

Answer 9

1. Inner
2. Personal
3. Extra-Personal

Question 10

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF CONFLICT?

Answer 10

The physical and emotional obstacles interfering with the Main Character achieving their APQ & ED.

Question 11

WHAT IS INNER CONFLICT?

Answer 11

Emotional and/or Psychological Slavery.

Question 12

WHAT IS PERSONAL CONFLICT?

Answer 12

Character vs. Character

Question 13

WHAT PERSONAL CONFLICTS CAN MAKE AN OPPONENT? (X5)

Answer 13

1. Primary Opposing Force
2. Opposing Morals & Values
3. Attack Hero’s Flaws
4. Family Member
5. Same APQ

Question 14

WHAT IS EXTRA-PERSONAL CONFLICT?

Answer 14

Society, Organization or Group.

Question 15

WHAT ARE THEMES?

Answer 15

Universal motifs, moral philosophies and declarations of the human condition.

Question 16

WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF THEMES? (X6)

Answer 16

1. Forgiveness
2. Love Conquers All
3. Acceptance
4. Life is Fragile
5. Children are Innocent
6. Redemption

Question 17

WHAT IS THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE (OP), AND CONTROLLING IDEA (CI)?

Answer 17

Organizing Principle - It’s what the story is ABOUT!

Controlling Idea - The Main Character’s Approach to healing their Ghost and Accomplishing their Emotional Desire.

Question 18

WHAT IS GENRE?

Answer 18

Mini-Philosophies About How to Live.

Question 19

WHAT IS A GENRE MIX?

Answer 19

They assist in creating something new, Enhance creativity & Originality, and Enhance emotional impact.

Question 20

WHAT ARE THE MAIN TYPES OF GENRE? (X13)

Answer 20

1. DRAMA
2. MYTH
3. DETECTIVE
4. CRIME
5. THRILLER
6. SCIENCE FICTION
7. FANTASY
8. ACTION
9. LOVE
10. HORROR
11. COMEDY
12. TRUE STORY
13. ADVENTURE

Question 21

WHAT ARE THE 7 MAJOR SUB-GENRES OF COMEDY?

Answer 21

1. Travelling Angel
2. Romantic
3. Satire
4. Buddy
5. Action
6. Farce
7. Black