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Apr 1, 2013 · It is fascinating to read John Yorke break down story to its core elements; stripping away plot, dialogue and motivation – and all other artifice and decoration – to really examine what makes stories work.
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Aug 6, 2024 · So when I came across John Yorke’s book, “Into the Woods”, I knew I had stumbled upon something special. This literary masterpiece delves into the heart of storytelling, unraveling its secrets and revealing the universal patterns that make a story truly captivating.
Jan 1, 2016 · From Avatar to The Wizard of Oz, Aristotle to Shakespeare, there’s one clear form that dramatic storytelling has followed since its inception. By John Yorke. Wikimedia. January 1, 2016.
John argues that all stories share the same blueprint – because they reflect the way in which the human brain makes sense of the world. Storytelling is hardwired into human perception. We cannot not tell stories, and we can all do it innately.
Aug 18, 2024 · In this article, I will delve into the insights and techniques presented in “Into The Woods” by John Yorke, exploring how they can be applied to elevate your own storytelling abilities. So let’s venture into the woods and discover the secrets of great storytelling together.
Apr 4, 2013 · Here he takes us on a journey to the heart of storytelling, revealing that there truly is a unifying shape to narrative forms - one that echoes the fairytale journey into the woods and, like...
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Hundreds of books about screenwriting and storytelling have been written, but none of them ask 'Why?' Why do… ‘Into The Woods’ is a revelation of the fundamental structure and meaning of all stories from the man responsible for more hours of drama on British television than anyone else, John Yorke.
