The American Scholar

Theory

What is theory?

I suppose if you're really serious about the craft of writing, you ought to pursue a method behind the madness. There are undoubtedly more theories on writing than there are sands on the beach. For this reason, I will point you in the direction of two particular theories that have been instrumental in my own development. Each theory approaches the craft differently, which may be the reason I like them. Here they are:

  • The Dramatica Theory
  • Stephen King's theory from his memoir, On Writing