The Anatomy of Story
22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
Farrar Straus & Giroux · Print & ebook · October 14, 2008
"If you're ready to graduate from the boy-meets-girl league of screenwriting, meet John Truby . . . [his lessons inspire] epiphanies that make you see the contours of your psyche as sharply as your script." —LA Weekly John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek.
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- Who it’s for
- A practical approach to scriptwriting, with philosophy and mythology in the mix.
- Themes
- Screenwriting, Narrative structure, Philosophy and mythology
- Genres
- Screenwriting, Writing as a Career, Screenplays
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"If you're ready to graduate from the boy-meets-girl league of screenwriting, meet John Truby . . . [his lessons inspire] epiphanies that make you see the contours of your psyche as sharply as your script." —LA Weekly John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek.
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The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all his secrets for writing a compelling script. Based on the lessons in his award-winning class, Great Screenwriting, The Anatomy of Story draws on a broad range of philosophy and mythology, offering fresh techniques and insightful anecdotes alongside Truby's own unique approach to building an effective, multifaceted narrative.
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A practical approach to scriptwriting, with philosophy and mythology in the mix.
Come here for
- Techniques for building effective, multifaceted narratives
- A screenwriting course shaped into a book
Expect
- Instruction paired with anecdotes and wider ideas
- A toolkit for thinking about story structure
Where it sits
| Screenwriting | 99% |
|---|---|
| Writing as a Career | 26% |
| Screenplays | 17% |
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Publisher categories
- Screenwriting
- Authors
- John Truby
- Publisher
- Farrar Straus & Giroux
- Published
- October 14, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Screenwriting · Narrative structure · Philosophy and mythology
- Reading lane
- Screenwriting