A lead character who lacks qualities of traditional heroes, such as courage and morality. To make up for this they might be exceptionally skilled in a certain area or have an interesting flaw that makes them more complex character.
An individual unit of content such as text, an image, a database, or multimedia element that can be added, manipulated, and organized within pages in Notion.
The transformation or development of a character throughout a story, typically involving a change in their beliefs, traits, or actions in response to the events they experience.
A universally recognizable pattern or type of character that represents a specific role or personality trait often found in literature, mythology, or storytelling.
A comprehensive summary or description of a character's traits, background, motivations, and personality traits used by writers to develop and maintain consistency in their portrayal throughout a story.
The process of developing and portraying the traits, motivations, and personalities of characters in a story through their actions, dialogue, thoughts, and interactions with others.
A computer program that uses artificial intelligence techniques to simulate human-like conversation with users, typically providing assistance, information, or entertainment through text or speech interactions.
The central struggle or tension between opposing forces, such as characters, ideas, or external circumstances, driving the narrative forward and creating dramatic tension.
A narrative structure consisting of eight stages that outlines the journey of a character, including aspects such as a comfort zone, a call to adventure, challenges, and a return with newfound wisdom, serving as a framework for crafting compelling stories.
In Notion, a structured collection of related information organized into tables, where each row represents a unique entry and each column contains specific attributes or data fields, allowing for flexible data management and organization within a workspace.
Also known as a "linked view". A customizable display format in Notion that presents information from linked databases or tables in various layouts, allowing for flexible organization and visualization.
A foundational concept or guideline that informs the structure, themes, and development of the narrative, guiding the creation of a cohesive and impactful storytelling experience.
The conversation between characters, used to convey information, develop character traits, advance the plot, and create engagement within the narrative.
A genre that depicts speculative fictional societies characterized by oppressive governments, environmental degradation, societal decay, and often serves as a cautionary tale about the potential consequences of current societal trends.
A personality typing system that categorizes individuals into nine interconnected personality types, each with its own motivations, fears, and behavioral patterns, aiming to provide insight into personal growth and interpersonal dynamics.
A lengthy narrative poem or prose work that celebrates the achievements and adventures of a heroic figure or group, often embodying the values and beliefs of a culture.
A concluding section of a literary work that provides closure, reflects on the events or characters' futures beyond the main narrative, or offers final insights or resolutions.
A narrative device used to provide essential background information, context, or setting details necessary for understanding the plot, characters, or themes of a story.
The series of events that occur after the climax, leading towards the resolution, where tension diminishes, loose ends are tied up, and the story moves towards its conclusion.
A form of creative writing that uses established characters, settings, or worlds from existing works of fiction, created by fans to explore new narratives, relationships, or interpretations within those established universes.
A genre set in imaginary worlds featuring elements of magic, supernatural creatures, mythical beings, and fantastical realms, often exploring themes of heroism, adventure, and the battle between good and evil.
A narrative perspective in which the story is told from the viewpoint of a character within the story, using pronouns such as "I" and "me" to convey the character's thoughts, experiences, and observations.
A technique where subtle hints, clues, or indications are given early in a narrative, hinting at future events, developments, or outcomes to create suspense and anticipation.
A writing technique where one continuously writes without pausing to edit or censor, allowing thoughts to flow freely onto the page to stimulate creativity and overcome writer's block.
A dramatic structure in storytelling, consisting of five stagesâexposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolutionâdepicting the progression of a narrative's plot from its introduction to its resolution, often used to analyze and structure dramatic narratives.
A narrative archetype describing the common stages and motifs of a hero's adventure, serving as a template for many myths, legends, and stories across cultures.
A genre that encompasses narratives that aim to evoke fear, terror, or suspense through the use of elements such as supernatural occurrences, psychological horror, or grotesque imagery, often exploring themes of mortality, the unknown, and the macabre.
The event or circumstance that sets the main plot of a story in motion, disrupting the protagonist's ordinary life and prompting them to embark on a journey or face a conflict.
The portrayal of characters through their actions, dialogue, thoughts, and interactions with others, allowing readers to infer their personality traits and motivations.
A narrative device, often an object or goal, that drives the plot forward by motivating characters' actions but may hold little intrinsic value or relevance to the story itself.
A genre of literary fiction that contains elements of fantasy and reality. It combines fantastical elements and the mundane, creating stories that can be both entertaining and thought-provoking.
A psychological theory proposing that individuals have a hierarchy of needs, ranging from physiological requirements like food and water to self-actualization, which must be fulfilled sequentially, with higher-level needs becoming motivating factors once lower-level ones are satisfied.
The central point of a story where significant revelations, reversals, or developments occur, altering the trajectory of the plot and characters, often dividing the narrative into two distinct halves.
The underlying ethical or philosophical message or debate presented within a narrative, often exploring themes of right and wrong, justice, or societal values.
A branch of artificial intelligence focused on enabling computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language in a way that is both meaningful and contextually relevant.
A genre that typically features cynical and morally ambiguous protagonists, intricate plots involving crime or corruption, and a pervasive atmosphere of darkness, disillusionment, and existential despair.
A literary device where human qualities or attributes are attributed to non-human entities or objects, enhancing the reader's understanding or emotional connection by giving them human-like characteristics.
An introductory section of a story that precedes the main narrative, providing background information, setting the stage, or offering context to the story that follows.
The central character in a story whose actions, motivations, and development typically drive the narrative forward and with whom the audience often empathizes or identifies.
A misleading clue, event, or character introduced to divert attention away from the true solution or direction of the plot, often used to create suspense or mislead the audience.
A database property that establishes a connection between different databases, enabling the linking of related information across various parts of a workspace.
A database property that aggregates and summarizes data from linked databases, allowing users to display calculated values, totals, or other aggregated information in a single location.
The time, place, and environment in which the events of the narrative take place, providing context, atmosphere, and grounding for the plot and characters.
A brief fictional narrative that typically focuses on a single event, character, or theme, and is shorter in length than a novel, often aiming to convey a complete story arc within a limited word count.
The deliberate deviation from conventional narrative expectations or tropes, often used to challenge assumptions, provoke thought, or create unexpected twists and turns within the plot.
The intense feeling of uncertainty, anticipation, or tension experienced by the audience as they await the outcome of dramatic or uncertain events, often keeping them engaged and on edge.
The central or underlying message, idea, or insight conveyed by the narrative, often exploring universal truths, human experiences, or societal issues.
A narrative perspective where the events are described by a narrator who is external to the story, using pronouns such as "he," "she," or "they" to refer to characters
A character who embodies malevolent or antagonistic qualities, opposing the protagonist and often engaging in morally reprehensible actions to achieve their goals.
A document that contains all the important information about your world. It can include things like the history and geography of your world, as well as the religions and cultures.
A psychological phenomenon experienced by writers, characterized by a temporary inability to produce new work or generate creative ideas, often accompanied by feelings of frustration or mental paralysis.