8 story telling styles - international

 Today, I asked CHAT GPT, based on the key word I came across in an E Learning article  , 

Q : What are the various story telling structures, templates and frame works ? Here is the answer. 

CHAT GPT : 

There are several storytelling structures, templates, and frameworks that you can use to create engaging and effective stories. Here are some of the most popular ones:

(1) The Hero's Journey: 

This is a classic storytelling structure developed by Joseph Campbell. The Hero's Journey involves a hero who embarks on a quest, faces challenges, and ultimately achieves a goal. This structure includes key elements such as the call to adventure, the crossing of the threshold, the tests and trials, and the return home.

(2) Freytag's Pyramid: 

This is a traditional story structure developed by Gustav Freytag. It consists of five parts: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. This structure is often used in literature and drama.

(3) Three-Act Structure:

 This is a popular structure used in screenwriting and playwriting. It consists of three acts: setup, confrontation, and resolution. The setup introduces the characters and the situation, the confrontation creates conflict and tension, and the resolution provides a satisfying conclusion.

(4) Pixar Story Structure: 

This is a story structure developed by Pixar Animation Studios. It consists of six elements: (a) the setup, (b) the inciting incident, (c) the rising action, (d) the midpoint,(e)  the crisis, and  (f)  the climax. 

This structure is often used in animation and children's stories.

(5) Save the Cat:

 This is a story structure developed by screenwriter Blake Snyder. It consists of 15 beats or story points, including the (a) opening image, (b) the theme stated, (c) the catalyst, (d) the debate, (e) the break into two, (f) the midpoint, (g) the ' all is lost moment' , and the (h) finale.

(6) The Fichtean Curve: 

The Fichtean Curve is a story structure developed by German philosopher Johann Fichte. It consists of five parts: (a) the introduction,  (b)rising action, (c) climax,(d)  falling action, and (e) resolution.

(7) The Pixar Pitch: 

This template was developed by Pixar to create engaging stories for their animated films. It consists of six sentence prompts that cover the key elements of a story, including (a ) the protagonist, (b) the world they live in, ( c) their goals, (d) the obstacles they face, and (e) the resolution.

(8) The Story Brand Framework: 

This is a marketing-focused framework that uses storytelling to create a compelling brand narrative. It includes elements such as the (a) character, (b) the problem, (c) the guide, (d) the plan, and (e) the call to action.

By using these storytelling structures, templates, and frameworks, you can create compelling and engaging stories that captivate your audience and deliver your message effectively.