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Aids and resources for creators and teachers of writing, interactive fiction, digital stories, and transmedia
Curated by Jim Lerman
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9 Creative Storytelling Methods

9 Creative Storytelling Methods | Scriveners' Trappings | Scoop.it
When an author set out to tell a story in years past, he or she typically did so on paper, a typewriter or by typing at a computer.

But today, storytellers find imaginative ways to share their ideas with interactive and visual elements. On modern mediums like Twitter, Vine, YouTube and other mobile applications, storytellers are crafting tales in ways that would have been unfathomable a decade ago.

Offline, too, authors have begun rethinking the traditional concept of the book in ways both innovative and unorthodox. Might a story be better understood as a set of machine parts? How might destroying a book actually bring its messages to life?

Here are nine ways authors are revolutionizing the way stories are told.

Via Ariana Amorim
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Storytelling's Periodic Table: A Great Tool to Play With

Storytelling's Periodic Table: A Great Tool to Play With | Scriveners' Trappings | Scoop.it
You probably won't recognize these storytelling elements from creative writing class.


"Karen Dietz's insight:

Not only is this a great tool to use, but what I really like about this article is that is hows how to use it!


"And it gives more background on how the table was created (culled from TV plots). 


"The table creates wild and fun plots to play with -- even for business stories! In fact, you may find some of yours buried in here.


"Or if you are stuck for stories, play around with the table and I bet you will find some to tell from your real life.


"In any event, this should keep you busy and happy for awhile :))"

Sieg Holle's curator insight, February 14, 2014 2:31 PM

Cure for writers cramp......

Jennifer Gandarias's curator insight, February 15, 2014 7:42 PM

This infographic would be a hit in creative writing class

David Baker's curator insight, March 20, 2014 12:43 PM

What a great support to deepen writing practice for students as they learn to identify different roles, ideas and structures in their reading and use it in their writing