Henry Lien

Diverse Narrative Structures 2.0

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Storytelling staples in the West, such as the three-act structure and themes of empowerment and change, are far from universal. Over the course of four weeks, Lien will explore expressions of diversity that go beyond just plopping different faces into stories that are 100 percent Western in spirit. [...]
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Non-Linear Story Structures from Non-Western Traditions | Webinar 2024

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Western storytelling traditions decree that a linear structure (along with the three act structure, the hero’s journey, and a rising self-esteem arc) are mandatory features of any satisfying story. This is Western-centric silliness. In this webinar, author Henry Lien will explore non-linear structures, specifically cyclic and nested structures, using examples from non-Western stories and films. [...]

Non-Linear Story Structures from Non-Western Traditions | Webinar 2023

WtO Admin
Western storytelling traditions decree that a linear structure (along with the three act structure, the hero’s journey, and a rising self-esteem arc) are mandatory features of any satisfying story. This is Western-centric silliness. In this webinar, author Henry Lien will explore non-linear structures, specifically cyclic and nested structures, using examples from non-Western stories and films. [...]

Non-Linear Story Structures from Non-Western Traditions Webinar

Writing the Other
Western storytelling traditions decree that a linear structure (along with the three act structure, the hero’s journey, and a rising self-esteem arc) are mandatory features of any satisfying story. This is Western-centric silliness. In this webinar, New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger provides a full break down of what aspects of heroine’s journey make for compelling narrative and voracious readers, where these elements originate, why they’re successful, and how to write them. [...]