Tutorials & Guides

Learning to Use GriotsWell

Whether you're brand new to story structure or an experienced writer exploring architectural diversity, these guides will help you get the most from the platform.

Getting Started

Tutorial 1: Your First Project

Time: 15-20 min | Beginner

Learn the basics of creating, building, and exporting your first story structure.

Best for: Complete beginners

Tutorial 2: Understanding Architectural Diversity

Time: 30-45 min | Beginner

Deep dive into what makes story architectures different.

Best for: Writers wanting theory first

Tutorial 3: Genre Structures Overview

Time: 25 min | Beginner

Tour of all 9 Genre structures and when to use each.

Best for: Choosing between genre structures

Tutorial 4: Cultural Structures Overview

Time: 35 min | Intermediate

Tour of all 8 Cultural structures and their unique architectures.

Best for: Exploring beyond established structures

Intermediate Tutorials

Tutorial 5: Choosing the Right Structure

Time: 25 min | Intermediate

Decision framework for matching structure to story.

Tutorial 6: Working with Plotting Tools

Time: 20 min | Intermediate

Advanced features of Plotting Tools system.

Tutorial 7: Working with World Wizards

Time: 20 min | Intermediate

Using regional wizards effectively.

Tutorial 8: Using AI Generation

Time: 25 min | Intermediate

Maximizing AI-assisted generation.

Advanced Tutorials

Tutorial 9: Blending Structures Respectfully

Time: 45 min | Advanced

Advanced techniques for combining multiple traditions.

Tutorial 10: Architectural Analysis

Time: 50 min | Advanced

Reverse-engineering story structure from published works.

Tutorial 11: Exporting & Software Integration

Time: 30 min | Intermediate

Complete guide to using exports in writing software.

Tutorial 12: Teaching with GriotsWell

Time: 40 min | Advanced

Guide for educators using platform in classroom.

Coming Soon

  • Video tutorial library
  • Structure comparison masterclass
  • Live Q&A workshops
  • Guest expert presentations
  • Cultural context deep dives
  • Genre-specific structure guides

Questions about tutorials? Email: hello@griotswell.com