The chart and breakdown also serve as a neutral base for story development discussions with producers, dramatic advisors, readers. On a visual level, you are going to be able to experience, reflect upon and interpret the story’s entire architecture as a chart. The rewriting process follows the first draft. Storytelling and structure are being put to the test: In the meantime, DramaQueen keeps collecting significant story meta data. Scenes become more and more detailed and specific. Alternatively the writer can apply a specific story-step-model, developed by a scriptwriting teacher, to the story. Later she can fine-comb it into sequences or the 12 stages of the hero’s journey. The writer discovers the structure of her story: for now, she sub-divides it into three acts.

Each story step may be provided with specific characteristics and markings. Each step is further developed into several scenes, every chapter into bits. Now individual storylines emerge, each developing their own narrative arc. Each storyline receives its own turning points. The story steps are further described in the synopsis. The storytelling-guidance is your creative buddy.

The outline creates a breakdown of the story. The story is roughly sub-divided into story steps/chapters. What does an exemplary story development process look like? DramaQueen will identify single storylines automatically as well as set turning points – within minutes you are provided with a visual analysis of all narrative arcs. Using the smart-import all information regarding scenes, characters and settings is clearly broken down in an overview. You want to write a script report for a (or someone else’s) script? Simply import your script and use the DramaQueen tools to rewrite your story. Then you can continue the development of your story with DramaQueen. You already have a script version of your story? during the rewriting and development process. The dramatic features can be brought in at any time, e.g. You may use the dramatic tools right from the beginning or just write, develop and format your story for now – ‚uninterrupted’ by all the dramaturgy.

Is this the end of the summer season, or is there more to come? Well, in radio land there is a whole feast prepared to keep us going for the cold(er) months of autumn and winter.You’ve got an idea and want to turn it into a story? We’ll all be listening to your Home Show. I bet there’s a prize lurking there too.Īnd Matt is probably terrified about his radio performance in the morning on Liffey Sound fm 96.4 at 11 o’clock. Louise will be reading her wonderful story to the group. We’ll all be rooting for you for the major award (the cream buns will be on you if you win actual cash.) He’ll produce his shy, charming smile - then blast them out of it.ĭavid is basking in the glory of being short-listed for Sean O Faolain – such an international list, isn’t it? Why am I not surprised? Bravo Dave. I even missed Glastonbury, for God’s sake.Ĭolm is ready to strut his stuff on the big stage, should be fairly petrified this minute, but once he sees the audience out front, he’ll be fine. I’m never in the right place at the right time. Even thinking about the delights in store down there leaves me exhausted (from envy). Niamh should have the tent up by now, wellies not needed, but by the look of the sky here at 12.30, I wouldn’t put them far out of reach.

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