Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is GriotsWell?

A: GriotsWell is a storytelling education platform teaching narrative structures from global traditions. We offer two products:

• Plotting Tools (17 structures): 9 Genre + 8 Cultural story frameworks with advanced backend systems
• World Wizards (30 frameworks): Regional storytelling tools from 10 world regions

Our mission: Discovery and sharing of the world's diverse storytelling.

Q: Who is GriotsWell for?

A: Fiction writers, screenwriters, novelists, game designers, students, educators, and anyone interested in story architecture.

No experience required. We teach both familiar structures (Hero's Journey, Three-Act) and Cultural structures (Anansi Web, Griot Cycle, Egyptian Ma'at).

Whether you're writing your first story or your fiftieth, architectural diversity makes you a better storyteller.

Q: How is this different from other writing tools?

A: Three fundamental differences:

1. Architectural Diversity
We're the only platform teaching story structures as architecturally diverse systems. Others teach variations of the same linear formula. We teach fundamentally different architectures: web patterns, spiral time, balance-seeking, geographic mapping, cyclical structures.

2. Research Depth
Every structure represents 400+ hours of source-based research. Not summaries. Not templates. Authentic educational content.

3. Global Respect
We teach Established structures (Hero's Journey, Three-Act) AND Cultural structures (Anansi, Griot, Egyptian Ma'at) with equal respect and depth. Not "exotic variations"—genuine traditions.

Q: What's the difference between Plotting Tools and World Wizards?

Plotting Tools (17 structures):

• Interactive 10-phase workshop
• AI-powered generation included
• Teaching sidebar, progress maps, cultural context
• Project management system (5 active, unlimited archived)
• Cloud storage and cross-device sync
• AI Generation available ()
• Export to all major writing software
• Requires internet connection

World Wizards (30 frameworks):

• Self-contained regional frameworks
• Offline-capable (work anywhere)
• Browser-based local storage
• Regional organization (10 world regions)
• Cultural education emphasis
• No backend required

Many users subscribe to both for complete access to both products.

Q: What structures are free?

A: Both products have free starter access:

Plotting Tools (3 free tools):

• Save the Cat — genre-specific commercial plotting
• Griot Performance Cycle — West African spiral storytelling
• Mayan Calendar Structure — Mesoamerican sacred calendar narrative

World Wizards (3 free frameworks):

• Hero's Journey — European-American tradition
• Anansi Web Pattern — West African tradition
• Kishōtenketsu — East Asian tradition

Includes: Full functionality, AI generation in Plotting Tools, 1 active project, export capabilities, no credit card required. Actually free (not a trial).

Q: Is there a refund policy?

A: Yes! 14-day money-back guarantee:

• Full refund on first purchase
• Request within 14 days of payment
• Email support@griotswell.com
• Processed within 5-7 business days
• Account reverts to free tier

Q: Is there a student discount?

A: Yes! 40% off for verified students:

• Email proof of enrollment to education@griotswell.com
• Student ID or enrollment verification
• Valid .edu email address
• Discount applies to both products

Q: How do you ensure authenticity?

A: 400+ hours of research per structure:

Source-based research:

• Original tradition texts when available
• Ethnographic studies from cultural researchers
• Oral tradition recordings
• Academic papers from cultural scholars
• Historical context from origin traditions

Not derivative:

• Not Western interpretations
• Not colonial anthropology
• Not secondhand scholarship
• Not AI-generated summaries

Q: Who researched these structures?

A: Ifeanyi Chukwudebe (IOMartinC), platform founder.

Years of dedicated study into authentic narrative structures. Personal commitment to ensuring every structure receives proper research depth, cultural respect, and educational presentation.

Not a team of researchers. One person doing deep, careful work to ensure quality and authenticity.

Still Have Questions?

Email: hello@griotswell.com

Response time: 24-48 hours

We're here to help!