Storytelling Techniques and Short Stories

Brandon McNulty discusses the structure of short stories, comparing them to novels and screenplays. He introduces two methods for plotting short stories: the seven step method and Dan Harmon's story circle. The video includes an example from Indiana Jones to illustrate these methods. McNulty encourages viewers to experiment with short story structures and engage with the channel.

What is the main focus of Brandon McNulty's channel?

• Travel vlogs

• Cooking tutorials

• Writing and storytelling

• Technology reviews

How do short stories differ from novels in terms of structure?

• Short stories have a longer beginning

• Short stories always have a happy ending

• Short stories have no structure

• Short stories have a more flexible distribution of beginning, middle, and end

What is a key characteristic of short story endings compared to novels?

• They are more detailed

• They are longer

• They always include an epilogue

• They are more abrupt

What does the seven-step method for short stories emphasize?

• Detailed world-building

• A strict adherence to traditional structure

• Flexibility and simplicity

• Complex character development

What is the first step in Dan Harmon's story circle?

• Character faces a challenge

• Character is in a comfort zone

• Character achieves their goal

• Character returns home

In the Indiana Jones example, what does Indy want?

• To obtain a golden idol

• To defeat Bellock

• To escape a tomb

• To find a map

How does the seven-step method apply to Indiana Jones?

• Indy gives up after the first failure

• Indy solves the problem on the first try

• Indy tries multiple times and faces both success and failure

• Indy never faces any problems

What is encouraged when writing short stories according to the video?

• Experimenting with different structures

• Sticking to one method

• Following a strict formula

• Avoiding risks