See the story structure that makes this brilliant movie work.The six elements of story are the essentials of great story structure. And in the last few episodes of Your Next Draft, I’ve shared a lot of theory about them: what they are, how they work, and where to use them.But theory only gets you so far. Story structure makes a lot more sense when you can see it at work.So in this episode, I’m breaking down the movie How to Train Your Dragon so you can see the six elements in practice.You’ll learn:How the inciting incident sets up the conflict of the entire storyThe difficult question Hiccup faces in the crisis—and why both his options have consequencesWhy the climax delivers so well that it gives me chills every time I see itAnd more!See story structure at work in this masterful example. Then, put it to work in your own stories and craft your own masterpieces!Links mentioned in the episode:Get the Scene Analysis Worksheet: alicesudlow.com/sceneworksheetEp. 27: Value Shifts: How to Craft Compelling Change in Every StoryEp. 42: The 6 Essential Elements of Every Novel, Act, and SceneEp. 43: Why the 6 Elements of Story Are the Key to All Great StoriesEp. 44: 3 Ways to Apply the 6 Elements of Story Structure to Your NovelJoin the Unlock Your Story ChallengeStarting a new story? Or, feeling stuck in your editing process? Join the Unlock Your Story Challenge, a story idea workshop led by editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo.Plus, when you join through the link below, I’ll send you a bonus worksheet to help you choose your story’s genre—another foundational element of a great novel idea!Join the challenge »Support the showWant more editing tips and resources? Follow me on Instagram and Facebook.And if you're enjoying the podcast, would you mind leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? That helps more writers find these editing resources. And it helps me know what's helpful to you so I can create more episodes you'll love!Loving the show? Show your support with a monthly contribution »