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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... read more

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Everyone can tell a story.

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Story Space, Story Time
Premise
The Seven Key Steps of Story Structure
Character
Moral Argument
Story World
Symbol Web
Plot
Scene Weave
Scene Construction and Symphonic Dialogue
The Never-Ending Story

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  1. John Truby (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
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Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 0865479518
Page Count: 464

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