A massive, first-of-its-kind text analysis study using big data reveals universal narrative structures that have gone under the radar until now. These commonly used narrative arcs create a seemingly ...

Dramatic structure serves as the backbone of storytelling, shaping narratives in plays, films, and literature. This framework guides the pacing, character arcs, and resolution, crafting stories that ...

In cinema, “narrative negative space” refers to the blanks, intentionally placed in the narrative structure. By leaving the gaps for the audience to fill, the writer transforms the passive consumer ...

I remember the moment when I realized that storytelling wasn’t just a tool — it was the core way people communicate with the world. It’s how we connect, inspire and change it for the better. It was a ...

UCT’s Knowledge Co-op hosted a workshop with knowledge translation specialist Renira Narrandes on how storytelling can make ...

Video games can use classic three-act storytelling structures to create immersive and memorable narratives. Fallout 4, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Ghost of Tsushima exemplify effective use of three-act ...

In healthcare, storytelling holds real power—power to build trust, or to break it. Stories help people process life-changing information. They frame how we understand risk, make decisions and seek ...

I’m often let down by game stories. With rare exceptions — Half-Life, Shadow of the Colossus, games that knew when to shut the hell up — I’ve found them tiresome, forgettable, and frustratingly aping ...