The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
Author(s): John Truby
Performing Arts | Writing & Reading
The foundations of story that Truby lays out are so fundamental they are applicable--and essential--to all writers, from novelists and short-story writers to journalists, memoirists, and writers of narrative non-fiction.
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“Truby attempts to inform the entire story, addressing plot, character, tone, symbolism, and dialog. The key here is to grow a script organically rather than force the story into preexisting mechanics . . . Highly recommended.” —Library Journal
“A comprehensive guide to writing stories of all kinds, Truby’s tome is invaluable to any writer looking to put an idea to paper.” —Booklist
John Truby is Hollywood’s premier story consultant and founder of Truby’s Writers Studio. He has worked as a story consultant and script doctor for Disney Studios, Sony Pictures, FOX, and HBO, among others, and has taught screenwriting to students worldwide.
General Fields
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- : Henry Holt & Company
- : North Point Press
- : 01 August 2008
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : John Truby
- : Paperback
- : 0810
- : English
- : 808.5/43
- : 464
- : CBV
- : black white illustrations