Muse and the Premise Builder

Creating a Psychological Thriller with Muse: A Storybuilding Tutorial

In this special edition of Building Subtext, learn how to convert your story idea into a fully fleshed-out Storyform using Muse. The video guides you through defining key story elements such as the Objective Story and Main Character Throughlines, setting the story goal, and identifying pivotal elements. Using a psychological thriller set in the Amazon rainforest as an example, discover how to make decisions that shape your narrative, from determining the main character's resolve to choosing a fitting tragic ending. Perfect for subscribers wanting to master story construction with guidance from Muse.

00:00 Introduction to Building Subtext
00:47 Getting Started with the Premise Builder
01:13 Defining the Objective Story and Main Character
02:12 Creating a Psychological Thriller
03:03 Assigning Domains and Story Goals
05:06 Identifying Pivotal Elements
09:05 Main Character's Resolve and Story Driver
11:37 Finalizing the Storyform
14:00 Generating Title Ideas
15:09 Building the Complete Story
16:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts