StoryTable
The Building Blocks of Every Great Story
How Stories Are Built
Welcome to StoryTable (also known as The Periodic Table of Storytelling), a comprehensive taxonomic classification of narrative elements. Just as the periodic table of elements organizes the building blocks of the physical world,StoryTable organizes the fundamental units of storytelling—from archetypes and motifsto plot devices and narrative structures.
Our database is powered by insights from the TV Tropes foundation, providing a functional guide for writers, critics, and story enthusiasts. Each element is categorized by its
• Explore 11 distinct narrative categories
• Analyze popularity metrics across different media
• Discover the underlying structure of classic tropes
• Reference tool for creative character development