10 Professional Story Frameworks

    Industry-Standard Story
    Structure Templates

    Master the art of storytelling with proven frameworks used by bestselling authors, award-winning screenwriters, and Hollywood studios. From Save the Cat to Hero's Journey, choose the perfect structure for your story.

    15
    15 beats

    Save the Cat

    Blake Snyder's 15-beat structure

    15 structured story beats
    Visual canvas planning
    AI-powered generation
    PopularScreenplay
    12
    12 beats

    Hero's Journey

    Joseph Campbell's monomyth structure

    12 structured story beats
    Visual canvas planning
    AI-powered generation
    PopularScreenplay
    8
    8 beats

    Three Act Structure

    Classic beginning, middle, and end structure

    8 structured story beats
    Visual canvas planning
    AI-powered generation
    PopularClassic
    7
    7 beats

    The Fichtean Curve

    Rising action through escalating crises

    7 structured story beats
    Visual canvas planning
    AI-powered generation
    5
    5 beats

    Freytag's Pyramid

    Classic five-part dramatic structure

    5 structured story beats
    Visual canvas planning
    AI-powered generation
    5
    5 beats

    The Five-Act Structure

    Shakespearean dramatic structure

    5 structured story beats
    Visual canvas planning
    AI-powered generation
    Classic
    10
    10 beats

    The Snowflake Method

    Expanding from simple to complex

    10 structured story beats
    Visual canvas planning
    AI-powered generation
    8
    8 beats

    Dan Harmon's Story Circle

    Eight-step circular narrative structure

    8 structured story beats
    Visual canvas planning
    AI-powered generation
    7
    7 beats

    The Seven Point Story Structure

    Genre fiction favorite structure

    7 structured story beats
    Visual canvas planning
    AI-powered generation
    8
    8 beats

    The Story Spine

    "Once upon a time" narrative format

    8 structured story beats
    Visual canvas planning
    AI-powered generation

    Why Use Professional Story Templates?

    Proven Track Record

    These frameworks have been used to create countless bestselling novels, blockbuster films, and award-winning scripts. They work because they're based on how humans naturally process stories.

    Save Time

    Instead of staring at a blank page, start with a proven structure. Fill in the beats with your unique story, characters, and themes. Go from premise to complete outline in minutes, not weeks.

    Ensure Story Coherence

    Each template ensures your story has proper pacing, character development, and narrative structure. Avoid common pitfalls like sagging middles or unsatisfying endings.

    Industry Standard

    Studios, publishers, and producers recognize these frameworks. Using them shows you understand professional storytelling and can communicate your vision effectively.

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