Structure Deck

Ultimate Road Map to Master Story Structure

StoryTricks® draws from the latest research in neuroscience and an analysis of the most successful stories of all time to offer a pacing template divided in 45 essential structural points that the brain naturally responds to.

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Storytricks Structure Deck

Professional Writing Tool
Trusted by Major & Independent Studios

Write at 45 BPS
(Beats Per Story)

Do you know what all masterpieces have in common? They all feature stories that share the same structural frequency. That’s right! Different, yet connected by one universal pattern—the one that floods our brains with dopamine and serotonin instead of cloaking them with cortisol (the stress hormone). The Structure deck doesn’t write the pieces of your story for you, but it shows you where to place them, allowing you to focus your creative energy on what matters most.

Structure Is
Exciting And Fun

Don’t Underestimate the satisfaction of all pieces falling into place. Having fun while solving 90% of your story problems? There’s a deck for that.

Structure Is
A Professional Skill

Some make a living just by structuring the work of amateurs who don’t understand structure and yet, their story still needs a flawless one to shine.

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Structure is
The Game Changer

Every good story holds a Game Changer that propels the hero to the next level. That’s exactly what Story Structure represents in a writer’s journey.

What’s Included Inside
The Structure Deck?

The Structure Deck contains 50 tutorial cards that help you articulate your plot and develop your characters across 45 beats, organized into 5 story segments (or acts).

1. MICE QUOTIENT

Nest Four Stories
To Create One

The M.I.C.E. Quotient (Milieu, Idea, Character, and Event) helps you maintain narrative balance while prioritizing the most important aspects of your story and refining your sense of closure.

Tutorial Cards (5): MICE Quotient, Milieu, Idea, Character, Event

2. FORMERLY KNOWN AS ACT ONE

The Normal Word

Introduce the protagonist’s everyday life and setting. Highlight what’s missing or unsatisfactory, creating empathy and setting up the need for change​​. Ultimately, the Normal World is the place or mindset that the protagonists will leave behind.

Tutorial Cards (13) : First Hook, Exposition At Home, Exposition On Duty, Exposition At Fun, Ignored Truth, Everyday Hero, Normal Wold, Change or Die, Mentor In, The Game Changer, Hassle At Home, Hassle On Duty, Hassle At Fun

3. FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FIRST HALF OF ACT TWO

The Odd World Discovery

As the reactive protagonists discover new rules and challenges outside their comfort zone, they encounter trials and errors while uncovering an emotional subplot that impacts the main storyline.

Tutorial Cards (6) : The Choice Forward, The Want, The Major Issue, Odd World Discovery, The B-Plot, Trials & Errors

4. FORMERLY KNOWN AS “THE” MIDPOINT

Midpoint

Not one, but five middle components tilt the balance, bringing the protagonists closer to or further from their goal, raising the stakes, and ensuring the story shifts from reactive to active mode.

Tutorial Cards (5) : Midpoint, Crossroad of Plots, The Kiss, Ticking Clock, Public Hero

4. FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SECOND HALF OF ACT TWO

The Odd World Mastery

Newly gained knowledge eases the protagonists’ path but also opens the door to critical internal and external conflicts, ultimately leading them to lose everything in an apparent defeat.

Tutorial Cards (10) : Odd World Mastery, Ghost Closes In, Antagonist Closes In, Outcome Prediction, Game Over, Death, Mentor Out, Despair At Home, Despair On Duty, Despair At Fun

5. FORMERLY KNOWN AS ACT THREE

The Upgraded World

Protagonists must rise from the pit of despair and unlock the truth in the climactic resolution of the story. As reborn heroes, they have the power to transform their world—and so do you.

Tutorial Cards (11) : Insert Coin, The Need, Team Members, The Assault, Climax, Surprise, Unlock The Truth, Reborn Hero, New Approach, Upgraded World, Lasting Image

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The Structure Deck

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HOW TO USE?

All You Need Are
Cards & Sticky Notes

Stick your handwritten notes directly on the cards. You can map your entire story and characters using standard-sized sticky notes that are easy to refine, scratch, and replace. Not enough physical space to display them all at once? You don’t have to. Simply store your annotated decks in their boxes and browse through them wherever you want.

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STRUCTURE DECK

PDF Version

Start your story development with the PDF version of the Structure deck

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STRUCTURE DECK

Digital Version

Ready-to-work online whiteboard on Miro with the cards and additional guidance

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Storytricks Structure Deck

STRUCTURE DECK

Printed Deck

High-quality printed cards in a sturdy magnetic folding box with free shipping

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We’ve polished our cards with meticulous care and are dedicated to your satisfaction. If anything leaves you scratching your head, simply drop us a line at hello@storytricks.cards.

Large Size

The cards have space for standard sticky notes and include tutorial text that you can read without squinting.

Soft Finish

Double-sided. Vibrant colours. High-quality, semi-rigid cardboard with a matte finish and a soft touch.

Rigid Box

Keep your precious ideas safe, clean, and easily accessible by storing the cards in their sturdy magnetic folding box.

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Common Questions

You should find a lot of answers below, but we are all ears if needed. Just drop us a line at hello@storytricks.cards

Can I use a deck alone?

Yes. While StoryTricks has been crafted to guide you through your entire creative process, the decks can also be used alone to focus on specific parts of your story. In a few cases, a card may refer to another deck, but it won’t hinder your progress.

How many cards per deck?

Each deck contains between 51 and 52 cards. The first card serves as an introduction and outlines the main sections of the deck.

What are the dimensions of the cards?

The dimensions of the cards are 126 mm x 89 mm, or 5 in x 3.5 in. Closer to tarot cards than playing cards, they allow you to put sticky notes on them.

What do the numbers on each card mean?

The cards are numbered to be followed in order and to reference specific ones when needed. There are no more than 52 cards per deck. We add hundreds to differentiate the cards between each deck. Framing cards are numbered 1xx and 2xx, Genres cards are 3xx, Characters cards are 4xx, Structure cards are 5xx and 6xx, and Empathy cards are 7xx.

Is there a digital version of the decks?

Each StoryTricks deck is also available in PDF or as a Miro template

What are the Miro templates?

The Miro templates are online whiteboards available on Miro. Each template contains the front and back of every card from a deck. The cards are arranged by sections with additional guidance and a video tutorial (TalkTrack). Right after your purchase, you’ll receive a link to the template by email. The boards are in read-only mode. Just duplicate the board to your Miro account to start working.

What are the PDF versions?

The PDF are digital versions of the decks that you can download or browse online after your purchase. Each PDF is in landscape format, with the front and back of the cards displayed side by side.

Shipping & Delivery

StoryTricks decks come with free shipping. We dispatch every order within 5 business days. Delivery depends on your local mail service. Contact us in case of delays.

Secure Payments

We accept Paypal and credit cards via Stripe. Contact us if you experience any issue with our payment system.

Where is my order?

You can find all your orders in the Orders tab of your account. Just click on the “View” button in front on your order to access the details. The PDF files are accessible in the “Downloads” section. The Miro templates are accessible in the “Order Details” section. If you ordered a deck of cards, you can track your package by clicking on the “Track” button in the “Tracking Information” section.

Refunds

We offer instant refund for PDFs and Miro templates if you make your claim within a 30-day period after your purchase. For the Decks, they have to be sent back to us before any refund. Please read the Returns FAQ below for more informations, or visit our Refund & Returns page.

Returns

To be eligible for a return, yours items must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Please send an email to hello@storytricks.cards,
then send yours items to:

Dispeo Happy Colis StoryTricks
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