The 7 TYPES OF STORIES & What They Need to Deliver

[@Peter-th6kj]

king is back

[@jamesinika2289]

The ville is back

[@ryushogun9890]

Yes he is 😊

[@kloassie]

#0 00:00 Intro *⇑ **_Plot Necessity_* #1 01:07 *Mystery* _Brody's Ghost_ #2 03:00 *Love Story* _Miki Falls_ #3 05:39 *Drama* _My Last Summer with Cass_ *_... _**_07:33_**_ Interlude ..._* #4 08:05 *Actventense* _Ghosty's Brode_ #5 10:33 *Horror* *_... _**_13:30_**_ Alterlude ..._* #6 14:09 *Comedy* _Akiko_ #7 16:38 *Slice of Life* _Lost in Taiwan_ #8 19:34 *Experimental* *⇓ **_Plot Necessity_* #∞ 20:24 Outro *NB: Plot Necessity ≠ Plot Ability* _All types can have perfectly great plots. All that is meant with this scale, is that in some story types there's just less of an _*_a.b.s.o.l.u.t.e . n.e.e.d_*_ for a plot._ - Mark Crilley (paraphrased)

[@jamesinika2289]

Brodie's Ghost not Ghosty's Brode

[@Sputterbug]

this is my favorite art channel. really has the best advice for story AND art, and of course it's fun to watch him make great stuff

[@FirstnameLastname-er3py]

You don't know me, but you and your content have been like a mentorship for me. Like a lot of people here, I want to thank you so much for you and your amazing content. I was really lonely as a kid, and about 10 years ago in elementary school I got into anime and drawing. Your wonderful videos brought me so much joy and helped tremendously in my learning to draw and create things. You gave me solace and comfort when I was by myself, and are the reason I improved so much and kept getting better. Never change, Mark. You have done more for me and others, than you will ever know.

[@annangwe]

Mr.Crilley you have been my favorite artist and KZbinr since I was ten years old. Seeing that you have posted makes me so happy, especially videos like these and your QnA’s. I love listening to them while I also draw on my own. Your videos and advice were what accompanied me the many late nights while I was finishing art projects for school. I don’t think I would have been able to finish them without your videos also motivating me. I am most happy to hear that you are well and doing public speaking. Take care and best wishes to your family!

[@Ghostrob2023]

It's nice to watch a new video from you and thank you for your advice. Thanks for posting and sharing as well. Happy Easter.

[@Aardappelpurree]

You helped me learn how to draw when I was 13, I'm so glad you're still spitting facts on the youtube channel :)

[@DrawgonBloom]

🌸Good to have you back Mark. 🌸

[@CNAPART]

Hi! I just wanted to say this channel was a huge part of my childhood and development as an artist. Now I'm finishing up my bfa in illustration and was reminded of your videos after looking through my old artwork. Its so heartwarming to see you still posting and please don't ever stop. You are a great teacher and have inspired so many kids to be artists!

[@animeoeshonikako730]

I cant believe its been already 10 years since I’ve known your youtube channel. To me you always felt like that one cool uncle who’s an artist, that I could always look up to T_T thank you so much for always posting these amazing content, being an inspirational figure, and helping everyone grow as an artist Mark Crilley!

[@ItsBrandonAllred]

Love seeing a new video from you!

[@ABN460]

Wow. I don’t know if you’ll see this Mark but THANK YOU FOR STARTING MY ART JOURNEY. 12 years ago seeing your videos helped me so much. You made a video “how to draw what you see” or something like that. And it was of you drawing inuyasha and it and other videos helped me so much back then. I’m glad I randomly remembered your name and was able to come comment. Thank you

[@jonkonketcham788]

I really enjoy the way your mind works. It’s definitely interesting to consider how essential the plot is too a piece. Based on your spectrum there, the types of stories for which the story is less important have other attributes they bring to the table. Horror brings scares, comedy brings laughs, slice of life often brings that safe, relaxing atmosphere. Obviously, a well thought out plot can enhance virtually all of these stories, but the deeper into genre you go, the more things to stand on. When I was getting my bachelors in film, I remember being guided to focus on more specific genre work. You got science fiction? You got horror? Great. In movies, you can also add specific effects or specially considered camera angles. If the spectacle is impressive enough, then it is often allowed to overshadow the plot. It’s a good way for beginners to explore and grow.

[@Sputterbug]

yeah I think most people prefer plots but I think for things like slice of life and comedy it isn't that important. if you've ever read azumanga daioh, it basically has no story but its a famous comedy manga and is really good imo.

[@TheRealSpaghettiOhs]

MASTER! Glad to see you're well, safe and happy

[@The_Burning_Sensation]

I love listening to your videos while I draw. :D

[@Rosenwood1]

Your art is always so nice :)

[@FatherG26]

I am going to create many of my own stories, thanks to you! Such great insights and videos every time.

[@dxd--ajay]

Perfect timing I’ve been thinking about writing a story

[@Guy-cb1oh]

I missed your storytelling advice episodes.

[@CuriosityRocks]

My main project I’m working on (amongst all my other artwork) is an illustrated adult love story fan fic

[@MrNexor-cj8gs]

What I'm working on would be an action/adventure story, with a dose of comedy, and a touch of drama.

[@Sputterbug]

ay me too! the drama is equal with the romance too, maybe like 10% of it. and then comedy comes and goes, but it's mostly a lighthearted action adventure but with a lot of messed up backstories. I like adding horror to everything so that will be fun

[@blackwood9782]

thank you for still making content!!

[@SantaFeSuperChief1]

I've been subscribed to Mark Crilley since 2008, just about half my life.

[@arrowmoons]

Awesome video! Love it!!

[@rayvngamez]

Hi, I know this has nothing to do with the video at hand. I am a BIG Miki Falls fan. It is my favorite series from childhood. I was looking for it forever and my bf has found and bought the whole series for me. This book is beautifully made and very well detailed. I love Miki and the distinguishment between Hiro in the various ways you draw his face. I love love love these books and I plan on planning the collection down to my kid when she is old enough to read.

[@coldfirefables6633]

I find the way you organize these categories to be interesting. I do it very differently. I think of stories in terms of a focus; Is this story just for action, is it to explore a concept, is it about the physical, emotional or mental journey of a character or characters. Genre is something I think about first as a vague foundation rather than to determine how much focus the plot will have as I, personally, always write with the characters, world and plot as a fundamental focus. I'm glad you mentioned that genres can still have heavy focuses on story.

[@Kanudelgruber]

he's back babies

[@grimnerdary9837]

Thank you for continuing to make great videos! I haven't watched your videos for years (since I was a kid!) But just thought of you recently. Glad to see you're still making content :)

[@doodlesfrombrain4258]

Love this so much

[@coldfirefables6633]

I have a question for you, Mark; we have seen your process for making a graphic novel page and even a little of how you design characters. I would like to ask, what is your process for planning your novels? What is the first step? When do you design characters and how? What is your in depth process of planning and designing a graphic novel?

[@Morraak]

Really cool piece you made! Love the smoke and pillars. I'd have to agree with slice of life lol, the only thing important about the "plot" in a slice of life is how it brings the characters together.

[@devinsauls9137]

HE'S BACK! 🤩

[@devonteedwards2093]

These are something I should keep notes on

[@dmittleman9757]

Kinda proud that I was able to predict Horror-Comedy-Slice of Life in the correct order.

[@nd140]

Thanks for your advice, sir! Been watching for a while now, and I notice you never do workspace/studio tour? I believe it's gonna be a wonderful sight if you give us a peek into where you do all these cool tutorials, thanks!

[@6Pope9]

Nice one Crill Dog

[@DarthBiomech]

Well, that's interesting. I would've arranged them differently, for me at least, the romance definitely feel like a less plot-reliant genre than, say, drama. I'd even say that romance possibly could get away with having no plot at all and be just about characters interacting, mixing it with slice of life story. "X likes Y, but..." is pretty much all you need for a romance plot.

[@MusicalRaichu]

I'd classify Brody's Ghost as drama with a bit of mystery.

[@grantkohler7612]

Quite relieved that the plotless movie category I initially thought of was not touched on. Hmnn... maybe I'll go watch one of them there spaghetti westerns now.

[@mandowarrior123]

Drama and slice of life are the same I would argue. 'Drama without plot' Plot is generally 'things happen' and drama is 'people happen to each other' its jounals vs diaries.

[@robkoroluk2992]

"What does a horror story look like if its made by Mark Crilley"? The story begins with a mysterios shadowey character leaving the beloved white guache cap off. It has dried completely up.

[@脫線戰鬧雞]

祝你Lost in Taiwan這本書大賣,畫的台灣很寫實,還有你的台語講的很標準,有空在回來台灣玩坃

[@K.ART_vlog]

amazing ❤️

[@Sputterbug]

I was a bit surprised about horror but thinking about it, it makes sense. every horror movie or game I've played always had great plots, but sometimes there are bad horror plots but the media was still good. like resident evil vs silent hill silent hill is very heavily scares and symbolism, whereas resident evil is campy and story driven as much as I like horror I find that I'm not good at coming up with a horror plot. it's a hard one to do, at least as far as books go

[@jak100abc]

Since I was 14 Mark Crilley BEEN my GUY fasho fasho. I stay watchin him right after Jazza crazy self. Lol 😂

[@marko6489]

I would say that a comedy defintely needs more plot than a horror

[@BlackHei711]

It comes down to the question: What's more important; good characters, or a good story? My answer is: Why not both?

[@Sputterbug]

really depends what you're going for. both are important but whichever one needs to be stronger depends on the story type

[@ryushogun9890]

Long time no see! And funny enough I was studying stories by myself these years. I'm soo stuck cause I like suspense and mystery but people usually talk about hero stories or detectibe crime stories.. and I wanted something more like Lost?

[@priamason284]

Wow what kind of paint do you use Mark I wish I knew how to do that like you Mr. Crilly you are so lucky so cool 😎

[@EzyoMusic]

Great video. I would put H after slice of life but I understand youdon’t talk about that.

[@dennisheyes4561]

Pretty sure the generic blueprint for a romantic comedy is protagonist (usually a woman that has struggled with love) must choose between Guy number 1... and Guy number 2.

[@josh8901]

Huh, 3 days and no notification and comments. Did KZbin screw something up? Anyway, that's the perfect video for me^^. Thank you

[@mezPNG]

Are you a Patron? Maybe you got early access.

[@josh8901]

@@mezPNG Oh that would be a good explanation, but as far as I know I'm not. Tho I guess I have to consider becoming one now ._.

[@Sputterbug]

I think he was gone for a while. if you dont update regularly sometimes yt will soft block (or not show) the video to you for a while

[@Zaxnafein]

📚

[@williambeougher4944]

You forgot Boy meets Boy, they fall in love, they live happily ever after. And don't forget Girl meets Girl, they fall in love and they live happily ever after. Of course, you could avoid these problems by saying Person A meets Person B, they fall in love and live happily ever after. Just a thought.

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

... types of story ...

[@ABN460]

Omg hearing you talk about Mimi falls 🥰😭😭🥹🥹 so many memories

[@priamason284]

Crime stories detective stories

[@dmittleman9757]

That probably falls under mystery, because there are elements that need to be solved/uncovered as the plot progresses.

[@priamason284]

@@dmittleman9757 ok well you learn something new every day sure wish I had those books he made they sound cool