META REC: Periodic Table of Storytelling by ComputerSherpa

[campylobacter]

This is one of the most awesome graphical representations of the commonalities (tropes) found in nearly all fictional literature. Download it at deviantArt so you can zoom into it and read the fine print.

Periodic Table of Storytelling

by *ComputerSherpa

on deviantART

It's best understood if you start by reading the tops of the columns starting from the left:

• Structure
• Setting, laws, plots
• Story modifiers
• Plot devices
• Heroes
• Character modifiers
• Archetypes (Sue is there!)
• Villains
• Metatropes
• Production
• Fandom & Audience Reactions

And then by reading down the column (vertically).

WARNING: If you've never visited TV Tropes to learn about what's in each of the squares, then good luck and kiss at least several hours goodbye (if not days) from your leisure time.

Comments

[campylobacter.livejournal.com]

Wise decision.

I find the chart Very Dangerous in an "inspires crack fic" kind of way.

[spiletta42.livejournal.com]

Yes, and I have enough half-finished crackfic already.