The Anatomy of Story

22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

John Truby

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Henry Holt
30 January 2009

Films, movies & cinema; Language: reference & general; Creative writing & creative writing guides; Screenwriting techniques

"""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."

By: John Truby
Imprint: Henry Holt
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 368g
ISBN: 9780865479937
ISBN 10: 0865479933
Pages: 445
Publication Date: 30 January 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

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 <p> 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 The Anatomy Of Story is concrete and practical without resorting to simplistic 'Three Act Structure' screenwriting cliches. It will be an indispensable guide to writing your first great script. Then, the perfect survival manual to help you negotiate the often confusing, contradictory and cutthroat world of professional screenwriting. -Larry Wilson, co-writer /co-producer of Beetlejuice and co-writer of The Addams Family A veritable bible for screenwriters. - Backstage If you're ready to graduate from the boy-meets-girl league of screenwriting, meet John Truby . . . [His lessons draw] epiphanies that make you see the contours of your psyche as sharply as your script. - LA Weekly