- July 30, 2007
- Kal Bishop
Story Structure: Three Heroes
Three Heroes Story Structure follows the Hero’s Journey mould but distinguishes itself by making both the hero and the shape shifter both likeable and deserving of the final prize.
Apotheosis and Synergy
Every hero has a seminal insight—the apotheosis. Once you know what that insight will be, you can start building your story up to and beyond that point:
Classic Hero’s Journey
The Classical Hero’s Journey is one of the most detailed story structures containing 106 sequences overall and 32 in Act III alone.
Revenge of the Sith: Creativity and Structure
The common belief is that lack of structure and randomness enhances creative output, whereas in truth, creativity is enhanced when it is organised, systematic and based on highly structured processes. This article will use Episode III of the Star Wars trilogy—Revenge of the Sith—to demonstrate that point.
Final Conflict
Beyond three and four act story structure, lies the Hero’s Journey.
Four Act Stories and Beyond
There are various forms of structure, including frameworks, work processes and goal setting.
Al Pacino Scarface: Story Structure Template for Screenwriting
An excellent remake, starring Al Pacino, of Scarface, the Shame of the Nation (1932). This story structure has 53 stages and is best understood by watching the film simultaneously. Using story structure templates like these helps the screenwriter to quickly expand an idea into a step outline and treatment and then rapidly reach a words-on-paper first draft from there.