Let’s say that I’m experimenting with the idea of using Dramatica on a small scale, even smaller than a short story. More on the par with flash fiction. Just a slice, so that I can practice some of the skills in using the software (as a vehicle for the theory) without having to commit to a full-blown story.
I’m going to create the “scene” first (because I tend to be more of a pantser). At that point, I’ll take the scene-like object into Dramatica and analyze it to see how it plays out.
Question: is that reasonable? I know that Dramatica can be used to write short stories; the idea is to take just a piece of all the stuff (like using a single quad) and apply it, making sure that the components are for the most part met. Even though it’s not a complete argument, it’s at least a contained chunk that helps the reader feel as if something has been accomplished, some part of an overarching argument has been met.
What pitfalls should I look for in doing something like this?
As always, you all are the bee’s-knees, and I appreciate your help.