EPISODE · Feb 27, 2020 · 49 MIN
The Three Story Method Influencer Series: Story
from The Career Author Podcast · host J. Thorn
The Three Story Method Influencer Series: StoryIn the fourth of this special 5-part series, Zach and J. examine Story by Robert McKee. They discuss how his ideas changed the way Hollywood approached modern storytelling. In addition, Zach asks J. how he incorporated elements of Story in Three Story Method and the ways they impact novel writing.Although not strictly a methodology like the Hero’s Journey or Virgin’s Promise, McKee’s seminal work explores critical elements of storytelling such as plot vs. character, the importance of choice, and theme.Heavily influenced by many of the ideas in Story, J. and Zach take a deep dive into some of the more abstract concepts and explain how they relate to long-form storytelling.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why the debate over plot-driven vs. character-driven stories is irrelevantHow McKee explains the importance of choice and consequenceWhat makes a solid and compelling themeWhy setting mattersHow J. modeled elements of Three Story Method after concepts in StorySend us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: What questions do you have about Story and Three Story Method?Thanks to all of our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee - https://amzn.to/2T7TgSt The Golden Theme: How to Make Your Writing Appeal to the Highest Common Denominator by Brian McDonald - https://amzn.to/2SRTE8u Episode 78 (talking high concept) - https://thecareerauthor.com/ep078/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - http://threestorymethod.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Three Story Method Influencer Series: StoryIn the fourth of this special 5-part series, Zach and J. examine Story by Robert McKee. They discuss how his ideas changed the way Hollywood approached modern storytelling. In addition, Zach asks J. how he incorporated elements of Story in Three Story Method and the ways they impact novel writing.Although not strictly a methodology like the Hero’s Journey or Virgin’s Promise, McKee’s seminal work explores critical elements of storytelling such as plot vs. character, the importance of choice, and theme.Heavily influenced by many of the ideas in Story, J. and Zach take a deep dive into some of the more abstract concepts and explain how they relate to long-form storytelling.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why the debate over plot-driven vs. character-driven stories is irrelevantHow McKee explains the importance of choice and consequenceWhat makes a solid and compelling themeWhy setting mattersHow J. modeled elements of Three Story Method after concepts in StorySend us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: What questions do you have about Story and Three Story Method?Thanks to all of our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee - https://amzn.to/2T7TgSt The Golden Theme: How to Make Your Writing Appeal to the Highest Common Denominator by Brian McDonald - https://amzn.to/2SRTE8u Episode 78 (talking high concept) - https://thecareerauthor.com/ep078/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - http://threestorymethod.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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