The Story Architect's Notebook

A professional screenwriter's guide to story structure. We break down the architectural DNA of famous films to give you the tools, tips, and blueprints you need to write.
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Simon James

Simon James

The founder of Scenerail and author of The Story Architect's Notebook. A screenwriter and story analyst passionate about deconstructing the DNA of great films to help writers bring their own vision to life.

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Formatting & Craft Getting Started Pitching & Selling

Inciting What Now?

Explore the inciting incident's role across genres and films, and whether it's truly essential to storytelling.

 •  September 25th
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Formatting & Craft Getting Started Process & Productivity

Conquering the Blank Page: Your Guide to Starting Strong.

Unravelling the pain points of a new writing project with practical tips to overcome that always daunting new blank page! Did someone say coffee?

 •  September 25th
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Inspiration & Case Studies Story Structure

The Perfect Sequel? A Structural Breakdown of The Empire Strikes Back.

Its structure captivates us... even with its downbeat ending.

 •  September 24th
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