Story Tools

This is a collection of some of the most useful diagrams and demonstrations I’ve ever encountered when dissecting and understanding how many stories are put together.

KM Weiland’s circle

Syd Field’ Paradigm

Dan Harmon’s circle

I wish I’d made this:

Vonnegut on the shapes of stories

Worthwhile Writing Books

• Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success (Helping Writers Become Authors Book 1) by KM Weiland
• Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting, by Syd Field
• On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft by Stephen King
• Zen in the Art of Writing Kindle Edition, by Ray Bradbury