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Is there a magic formula for writing a good story ?
No, of course not.
A good story is above all a gigantic work of the imagination. And then some experience and some talent. A lot of reflection and self-sacrifice… And yet many other things.

Everyone agrees today, however, there are certain keys, tools that can help move you forward on the long and tortuous path to writing a successful screenplay.

Since 1985, John Truby seeks to dissect and analyze the mechanisms of the drama. Based on his experience of script-doctor and consultant for the most important American studios (see biography), he will teach you in four days the result of its experience and reflection.

Through this training provided worldwide, you’ll discover a unique and unprecedented approach to the major principles of drama. This approach puts special emphasis on questions of structure, emotional and moral development of characters and the importance of genres.

Truby's 22-Step Story Structure paradigm for instance, is the most modern, exciting approach to storytelling to be developed this generation. This approach is flexible and dynamic, and enhances stories that have been written for the 21st century.
John Truby’s tools for writing are considered in America to be the most advanced and the easiest to understand. No screenwriting instructor works with more established writers…


THE PROGRAM

DAY ONE - Creating A Dynamic Structure
9.30 am to 6.15 pm – 1 hour break for lunch

Using John's revolutionary 22-step structure, create a dynamic structure for your story and learn how to translate it to the screen.

- How to find the perfect structure
- Creating the single driving force
- Three variations to classic story structure
- Seven steps to a great premise
- Four requirements of a good hero
- Character traits to avoid
- Using desire and motive
- Major character changes
- Keys to the perfect opponent
- Creating an individual writing style




DAY TWO - Creating A Dynamic Story
9.30 am to 6.15 pm – 1 hour break for lunch

Learn the methods and techniques to layer plot, dialogue, subplot and setting to create a dynamic story.

- The 22 building blocks of every great script
- Uncovering the myth of 3-act story structure
- Pacing by character growth, not page number
- Stacking
- Creating the visual world
- Using the subplot
- Building the reveals
- Creating the strong middle
- How to write 3-track dialogue
- Secrets of building the scene
- Dialogue that increases the conflict
- Writing using your own experience





DAY THREE - Keys for TV drama / Understanding genres
9.30 am to 6.15 pm – 1 hour break for lunch

- TV medium vs. the film medium
- How to construct a successful series
- 4-corner opposition in TV
- The top TV genres and how to transcend them
- Combining comedy and drama
- Keys to a successful police procedural
- Secrets to the success of Mad Men
- How staff writing works in American TV

- What each genre really means
- The central theme of each genre
- 3 ways to handle genre and which one is best
- Key structure points for each genre
- Mixing genre: the key strategy for blockbusters
- Bending the genre rules for originality


 
 
Over the course of 2 decades, John Truby has taught more than 20,000 students the art of screenwriting. Providing the knowledge and expertise he has applied as a consultant on over 1,000 movie scripts, John Truby has worked as a story consultant and script doctor for the most important studios in Hollywood like Disney Studios, Sony Pictures, FOX, HBO, Alliance Atlantis, and Cannell Studios. In Europe, Mr. Truby has consulted for the BBC, RAI, LUX, TV4 and MTV Sweden. Among his students are the authors, directors or producers of movies like Outbreak, Sleepless in Seattle…
 
 
 
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