How to Write a Story Grid

The author contrasts the approach of Stephen King, who emphasizes letting stories come naturally without plotting, to the structured approach of using a story grid to analyze and edit stories systematically. The story grid provides a framework for writers to understand essential elements like the inciting incident, ensuring that every story, from a great novel to a cartoon episode, starts with a compelling event. The author's perspective on writing is from that of an editor, focusing on fixing issues in a story rather than solely relying on intuition and trial and error like some writers do. The absence of a comprehensive guide on editing led the author to create a resource that functions as a mentorship for aspiring editors, providing a structured method to refine and improve storytelling by learning from experienced editors.