Genre and the Narrative Personality of Your Story

In this episode of Subtxt Office Hours, host Jim Hull, a former Disney and Dreamworks animator and the founder of Narrative First, explores the impact of genre on the narrative personality of a story using the Subtxt application.

Jim introduces the Premise Builder within Subtxt, emphasizing the significance of four Throughlines (Main Character, Objective Story, Relationship Story, and Obstacle Character) and four areas of conflict (Universe, Physics, Psychology, and Mind) that shape a story's genre and personality. By adjusting the placement of these elements, Jim demonstrates how changing genres—from Action Adventure to Courtroom Drama—alters the structure and focus of the story.

Jim also covers the use of Subtxt's AI feature, Muse, to generate story ideas and flesh out characters' roles and relationships based on these narrative structures. Ultimately, Jim illustrates how understanding and manipulating these components can aid writers in crafting more cohesive and engaging stories.

00:00 Introduction to Subtxt and Narrative Theory
00:25 Exploring the Premise Builder in Subtxt
00:34 Understanding Throughlines and Areas of Conflict
04:06 The Impact of Genre on Story Personality
11:14 Using AI to Craft Your Story in Subtxt
12:14 Creating a Story Example with Muse AI
17:29 Fine-Tuning and Summary with Muse AI
24:24 Conclusion

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