About Story Laws
A community-driven platform for discovering and analyzing the fundamental principles that govern great storytelling across different fictional universes.
Start ExploringWhat Are Story Laws?
Story laws are the fundamental principles that define how characters behave, how plots unfold, and how themes are expressed within specific fictional universes.
📜 Story Laws
Fundamental principles that should never be broken. They define the core essence of a universe and character behavior. Breaking them often leads to story failure or character inconsistency.
⚖️ Story Rules
Guidelines that can be bent or broken for dramatic effect. They provide structure but allow for creative flexibility and subversion of expectations.
Platform Features
Explore, analyze, and discuss storytelling principles across your favorite universes
How It Works
Discover, analyze, and discuss storytelling principles in three simple steps
Choose a Universe
Select from popular fictional universes like Star Wars, Harry Potter, or Marvel
Explore Story Laws
Discover the fundamental laws that govern character behavior and plot development
Analyze & Discuss
Vote on implementations, share your analysis, and join the community discussion
Join the Community
Story Laws is built by storytellers, for storytellers. Whether you're a writer, filmmaker, or just love great stories, there's a place for you here.
Questions? Contact us or check out our community guidelines