Anatomy of Story : 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

English

ISBN: 0865479933

EAN: 9780865479937

Category: Performing Arts / Storytelling

Publisher: Faber & Faber, Incorporated

Release Date: 10/31/2008

Synopsis: If youre 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 Hollywoods most successful films, including Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek. The Anatomy of Storyis 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 Storydraws on a broad range of philosophy and mythology, offering fresh techniques and insightful anecdotes alongside Trubys own unique approach to building an effective, multifaceted narrative.

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Anatomy of Story : 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.84 inches

Width: 5.5 inches

Length: 8.17 inches

Weight: 12.84 oz

Pages: 464