It also addresses the needed points more completely and accurately, which gives for a character driven story with strong motivation.

Thank you so much! That means a lot. :)

That’s so good to hear, I’m happy I could help. 😊 Thank you for being here!

@@alexhoag3659 I deleted my not okness out of embarrassment so I guess not

Thank you very much 😊

I almost did too! Haha it’s an emotional story for sure.

Same 😂

I appreciate that!

I’d be happy to make a short on it!! Keep an eye out ☺️

@@nataliesea 🤩

Thanks so much for being here!!

@@nataliesea I have watched this video at least six times already I was in the bob proctor streaming club for 99 dollars a month for over a year and from watching a lot of the streaming club videos the most impactful quote I found is Subconscious mind is universal intelligence and the sole purpose of universal intelligence is to move into form whatever is impressed upon it Just trying to impress this video Also videos from UKpostsr secrets of story on characters I have watched those a bunch of times Also UKpostsr scriptmonk I have watched his videos a bunch of times Just have to not give up doing the repetition over the next 5-10 years and the subconscious will move it into form I will have TV shows and movies and plays like Tyler Perry

@@nataliesea I have watched this video at least six times already I was in the bob proctor streaming club for 99 dollars a month for over a year and from watching a lot of the streaming club videos the most impactful quote I found is Subconscious mind is universal intelligence and the sole purpose of universal intelligence is to move into form whatever is impressed upon it Just trying to impress this video Also videos from UKpostsr secrets of story on characters I have watched those a bunch of times Also UKpostsr scriptmonk I have watched his videos a bunch of times Just have to not give up doing the repetition over the next 5-10 years and the subconscious will move it into form I will have TV shows and movies and plays like Tyler Perry

Can you name one?

I’m planning on doing one video a month talking about the story circle in tried and true stories throughout 2024 and maybe beyond, so stay tuned!! In January we’ll be discussing The Lord of the Rings!

@@nataliesea Oh that's so great, I'm really looking forward to it!

Absolutely! Any story you want to write. :)

That’s a great question! I’m planning to tackle how to use the story circle with multiple protagonists here in a couple months, but the most helpful way to do it in my opinion is with a separate circle for each protagonist. That way, while the same stuff is happening to them externally, you have their separate emotional journeys fleshed out. :)

@@nataliesea Thank you very much for getting back. Look forward to hearing more about it in your future video.

Antagonist development can be one of the hardest parts of telling a good story and this is a great idea for a future video, so thank you for the inspiration!! You have a good start so far when it comes to understanding that the antagonist needs to be just as much of an engaged participant in the story as the protagonist, actively working to block the protagonist’s efforts. Many writers miss the mark on that and the result is half-baked antagonists who only want power or victory seemingly for no reason, and that can definitely hurt the story. So follow that thread of who the antagonist is, why they’re doing this, and why the protagonist is so much of a threat to them. In the meantime while I make an antagonist-focused video, feel free to check out the Enneagram video I released last week and see if you can spot your antagonist in any of the 9 types-the Enneagram can be a great way to kickstart that development! Also, I love your idea of writing a separate backstory with the antagonist using the story circle; that can often be a very fun way to engage with and get to know your villain. Overall, you’ve got an awesome start. Stay tuned for that vid & thank you for being here & commenting!

harmon based it on campbell's observations

Oh, interesting! I hadn't thought about that, but it makes sense. I'm going to put that on my list of video ideas and see if I can find a way to make it work. Keep an eye out! What plot structure do you use instead?

Dan Harmon used it like that for the show community.

@@nataliesea If I had to work on my so-called "greatest story of all time" which I had in my mind for as long as I can remember... I'll basically write something like a treatment. Characters and then the detailed summary of the plot. However, right now I'm taking a challenge to write a feature in no less than 7 days. For that, I'll spend less time outlining, I'll only write a few lines of character(s) description and just some major story beats and maybe I'll create a plot around those story beats. Haven't tested this yet but it could be fun.

@@zoombae But it has it's usage outside that show. Nolan's Batman trilogy is a great example where you can use Harmon's story circle.

@@vinayak5159 That does sound fun-and challenging, but who doesn’t love a good challenge? :) Good luck!

But also great content. Thank you so much🎉

Stay tuned, I have a video about character development coming out later this month that’ll help you define your character’s need more!

@@nataliesea That's so cool and thanks for replaying to my comment but it was kinda like a joke cause i was talking about me irl not a character XD

Bahaha I love that. Check out my Enneagram video & see if you identify with any of the types-that might help you find out your own personal need. ☺️

@@nataliesea Oooh! I'll check it out!

So glad somebody said it. This is so true! There are no surprises in story telling anymore because every one is following a formula. Sameness seems to be the name of the game, makes it all boring.

You have to know the rules in order to break them well! Some stories really do play with expectations in great, subversive ways, but structures like the story circle do come from observing successful stories-so there must be something significant about them. I encourage you to check out my debut novel Burnish and see if you still think “untalented people” are the only ones who enjoy knowing about and using story structures. Thanks for the comment!

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An awesome question! Everyone is self-centered to some extent, so this is a naturally self-focused plot structure that your audience will relate to. However, some characters have needs that focus on other people. For example, Mulan wants to find worthiness and bring honor to her family in her place in the army, but she ultimately joins the army to prevent her father from going into battle a second time and essentially save his life. It’s a delicate line to walk, but definitely doable! If you have more questions about how to effectively use the story circle, feel free to email me or schedule a coaching session with me!

@@nataliesea - coaching would be great, but I dont have a penny to my name.

that’s okay! some people have a harder time understanding basic concepts like this one. have the day you deserve!

@@nataliesea thanks.

Read my debut novel & get back to me on that 😘

What do you recommend as the BEST story-telling tool?

"Outline a Novel With Dan Harmon's Story Circle" by channel name Around the Campfire. Shows how Shaun of the Dead follows this outline pretty well.