BPS 087: The Essentials of Great Screenwriting with John Truby

Today on the show we have one of the most popular guests to ever be
on the Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast, the legendary John Truby.
John is the author of The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a
Master Storyteller.

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. The Anatomy of Story
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.

His is former students’ work has earned more than $15 billion at
the box office, and include the writers, directors, and producers
of such film blockbusters as Ratatouille, In
Treatment, Pirates of the Caribbean, X-Men
I/II/III, Shrek, Mother Mary of Chris, Breaking
Bad, House, Lost, Planet of the
Apes, Scream, The Fantastic Four, The
Negotiator, Star Wars, Sleepless in
Seattle, Outbreak, African Cats (which Truby
co-wrote for Disney) and more.

Over the last 25 years, more than 50,000 people have attended his
sold-out seminars around the world, with the American Film
Institute declaring that his “course allows a writer to succeed in
the fiercely competitive climate of Hollywood.”

Get ready to take some notes. Enjoy my EPIC conversation with John
Truby.

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