Imagine diving into your next great narrative project without the usual setup headaches. With Narrato, you can get your story engine humming in just a few clicks—no steep learning curve, no confusing menus. Here’s how it works:
1. Create your Story
Hit “New Story,” give it a name, and voilà—you’ve laid the foundation for everything that follows. Whether you’re plotting an epic saga, a short film, or a comic strip, this is your blank canvas.
2. Add your documents
Drag in your research notes, character sketches, world-building maps, or even full drafts. Narrato organizes everything under that single Story umbrella, so you never lose track of where your files live. You can upload PDFs, Word docs, TXT and MD (no RTF please)—whatever fuels your creativity.
3. Set the context of your conversation
Before you ever type a word of dialogue, make sure Narrato knows what you’re aiming for. Select your genre, define your themes, choose the emotional tone, and even link to reference storyforms from Dramatica theory. This step primes the system—so every suggestion, beat outline, and prompt it throws at you is tailored exactly to your vision.
4. Tap into Dramatica theory and 30+ years of narrative expertise
Now comes the fun part. With your Story built, your materials in place, and context dialed in, Narrato brings the full force of Dramatica theory to your fingertips. Get beat-by-beat guidance on structure, explore character arcs, and test different story outcomes—all grounded in techniques refined over three decades. It’s like having a veteran story consultant whispering in your ear as you write. 
