Getting Started with World Wizards
Your guide to exploring 26 cultural storytelling structures
What You Get
26 Regional Structures
Complete frameworks from 8 cultural regions worldwide, each with authentic research and cultural context
Self-Contained Wizards
Each structure is a standalone interactive tool with educational content and export options
Offline-Capable Design
Wizards work in your browser using localStorage—no cloud account required
Cultural Education
Learn WHY each culture developed their narrative style, not just HOW to use it
Step 1: Explore Regional Organization
World Wizards organizes 26 structures across 8 cultural regions:
🌍 Africa (5 structures)
Anansi Web Pattern, Griot Performance Cycle, Ancient Egyptian Ma'at, Bushmen Oral Stories, Dogon Creation Cycle
🎋 East Asia (3 structures)
KishĹŤtenketsu, Wuxia Hero Pattern, Ma (Silence/Space)
🦅 Native American (3 structures)
Medicine Wheel Story Cycle, Animal Spirit Guide Journey, Vision Quest Structure
đź•Ś South Asia & Middle East (4 structures)
Rasa Journey, Arabian Nights Nested, Telenovela Arc, Sanskrit Epic
🌺 South America (3 structures)
Magical Realism Pattern, Amazon Shamanic Journey, Inca Quipu Narrative
🏛️ Mesoamerica (2 structures)
Aztec Codex Structure, Maya Calendar Narrative
🏰 Europe (2 structures)
Norse Saga, Celtic Spiral
🌊 Oceania & Australia (2 structures)
Songline Mapping, Polynesian Navigation Epic
Your $40/year subscription includes ALL 26 structures across all regions.
Step 2: Understand What Makes Each Unique
Each wizard includes:
Complete Structural Framework
Full explanation of narrative organization system with clear stages/elements
Cultural Context & History
Why this tradition developed this approach—philosophical foundations and worldview
Interactive Plotting Tool
Step-by-step wizard interface to develop your story using the framework
Examples from Tradition
Traditional stories demonstrating how the structure works in practice
Contemporary Application Guidance
How to use structure respectfully for your own stories
Export Options
Save your structure work as TXT, DOCX, or JSON for use in writing software
Step 3: Choose Based on Story Needs, Not Geography
Don't choose by region—choose by what your story wants.
Your story has multiple interconnected plots?
→ Try Anansi Web Pattern (Africa - network architecture)
Your story spans generations with past affecting present?
→ Try Griot Performance Cycle (Africa - spiral architecture)
Your story seeks balance/restoration rather than victory?
→ Try Ancient Egyptian Ma'at or Kishōtenketsu (balance architectures)
Your story is about place itself, not just set there?
→ Try Songline Mapping (Australia - geographic architecture)
Your story follows seasonal/cyclical patterns?
→ Try Medicine Wheel (Native American - cyclical architecture)
Your story has nested layers of storytelling?
→ Try Arabian Nights (Middle East - nested architecture)
Your story blends magical and realistic elements naturally?
→ Try Magical Realism Pattern (South America - hybrid architecture)
Step 4: Using the Wizards
Accessing Wizards
- Subscribe to World Wizards ($40/year)
- Navigate to
/world-wizards-library - Browse by region or architectural type
- Click any structure to access its wizard
Working with Wizards
- Read Cultural Context First: Understand the tradition before using structure
- Follow Wizard Prompts: Step-by-step questions guide you through framework
- Save Progress: Wizards use browser localStorage—work saves automatically
- Export Anytime: Download your structure work in multiple formats
Browser Storage Notes
- Wizards save to your browser's localStorage (no cloud account needed)
- Work persists across sessions on same device/browser
- Clearing browser data will clear saved work—export regularly!
- Each wizard stores its own data independently
Step 5: Cultural Context is Non-Optional
Every wizard includes cultural education for a reason:
Understanding Improves Usage
Knowing WHY a structure developed helps you use it authentically, not just mechanically
Respect Requires Knowledge
You can't use frameworks respectfully without understanding their cultural origins
Appreciation vs Appropriation
Cultural context helps you navigate the line between learning from traditions and exploiting them
Step 6: Try Multiple Structures
Your subscription includes ALL 26 structures. Experiment!
Start with Architectural Type
If linear didn't work, try web or spiral architectures—fundamentally different organizational approaches
Compare Similar Architectures
Try both Ma'at and Kishōtenketsu for balance-seeking stories—see which resonates
Test Against Your Story
The right architecture will feel natural—your story will flow rather than resist
Don't Force Cultural Elements
You're learning STRUCTURAL architecture, not required to include culture-specific elements
Common Questions
Do I need to be from a culture to use its structure?
No. You're learning narrative architecture, not claiming cultural identity. Use structures respectfully with proper understanding of cultural context.
Can I combine multiple structures?
Yes, but master individual architectures first. Some combinations work well (linear + nested), others conflict (linear + cyclical time).
Are these only for "ethnic" stories?
NO. These are ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS that work for any genre/setting. A sci-fi story can use Anansi Web Pattern. A fantasy can use Songline Mapping.
How many structures should I learn?
Start with 2-3 that interest you. Deepen understanding before expanding. Quality over quantity.
What if I can't find my story's "right" structure?
Try different architectural types (web, spiral, cyclical, etc.) rather than variations within one type. Your story might need a fundamentally different organizational approach.