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Story Trainer, a self-guided tool for learning story structure

Story Trainer, a self-guided tool for learning story structure

by minviex·Mar 23, 2026·4 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidCozy

Structured writing guide based on workshop notes, but it's static content not a tool.

Strengths
  • •Clear five-step progression from logline to character arc completion.
  • •Separates plot mechanics from emotional core — useful conceptual distinction.
Weaknesses
  • •Static GitHub page with no interactive features or save functionality.
  • •No differentiation from existing writing guides, books, or established software.
Category
Education
Target Audience

Aspiring writers and beginners learning narrative structure

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Post Description

I just built this (beta version) of a self-guided writing tool called Story Trainer that walks you through the core pieces of a story and emotional stakes step by step.

A few months ago I went to a free writing workshop with a professional TV screenwriter, took notes, and ended up building the biggest lessons into this because I wanted something that made the whole process feel less overwhelming for beginners like me.

Check it out here. Would love to know if this is useful at all. It's just a WIP GitHub page right now, so open to ANY and ALL feedback to make this more useful.

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