Post 1: The Trinity of Storytelling

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A winding forest path illuminated by dappled sunlight, symbolizing the journey of storytelling—a path full of purpose, action, and beauty waiting to be discovered.
Crafting a Resonant Story: The Trinity of Writing

How Action, Identification, and Adjective shape your entire storyline

Dear Reader,

Every great story carries a sense of balance, an almost indescribable harmony between what drives it, how it unfolds, and how it makes you feel. This balance, which I call the Trinity of Writing, shapes the backbone of storytelling, not just in scenes, but across the entire narrative.

What is this trinity? It’s the unifying thread of purpose (Identification), progression (Action), and beauty (Adjective)—a timeless framework that gives a story both structure and soul.

Let’s break it down at the story level:

  1. Identification: The "Why" of Your Story
    Why does your story exist? What is its message or purpose? Every narrative, no matter how simple or complex, is rooted in an underlying truth or question. For example, is it about a character’s journey toward self-discovery? Is it about love, justice, resilience, or the pursuit of faith?

    At this level, Identification is the central theme. It’s the heartbeat of your story that carries the reader through each chapter.

  2. Action: The "What" and "How" of Your Story
    A story unfolds through action—plot points, events, and decisions. These are the building blocks that bring your theme to life.

    • What journey are your characters on?
    • What conflicts drive their actions?
    • How do these events reveal deeper truths?

    Action is your plot’s roadmap, the "what happens" that carries your theme forward.

  3. Adjective: The Emotional Core of Your Story
    While theme and action shape the foundation, adjective adds depth. It’s the emotional and ethical layer that makes your story relatable and impactful.

    • How do your characters feel about the events unfolding?
    • What emotional tone carries through the story?
    • How does the story challenge or uplift your readers?

    Adjective is where readers connect—where they feel the story resonate in their own lives.

By mastering the Trinity of Storytelling, you’ll create not just a story but an experience—one that lingers in your readers’ minds long after they’ve turned the last page.

Stay tuned for the next post, where we’ll break this trinity into nine essential elements to help you craft a powerful, cohesive narrative.

Image Description: A winding forest path illuminated by dappled sunlight, symbolizing the journey of storytelling—a path full of purpose, action, and beauty waiting to be discovered.


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