The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
by John Truby
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Author: John TrubyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-14
ISBN: 0865479933
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Summary of The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
"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. 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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