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The 9 Architecture Types

Linear Web Spiral Cyclical Balance Geographic Multi-Trial Negotiation Non-Conflict
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Story structure is not one thing. There are nine.

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Every story has an architecture.
9 story architecture types. Story structures from across 10 world regions.

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The 9 Architecture Types

  • Linear
  • Web
  • Spiral
  • Cyclical
  • Balance
  • Geographic
  • Multi-Trial
  • Negotiation
  • Non-Conflict

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