Writing is one thing, storytelling another. The most skilled wordsmith — even one with a vivid imagination, photographic memory and deep empathy with human nature — still has to make myriad good choices in the process of crafting an effective tale.

Local Connection to Storytelling

Screenwriter John Truby comes to the rescue with ‘The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller.’ It’s an insightful guide to thinking through what makes for a good story and why. Truby dismisses the paint-by-number formulas recommended by other teachers. ‘The Anatomy of Story’ is closer to a checklist of issues the writer must wrangle with, in the most productive order.

If you’re interested in a better understanding of the books, shows and movies you love, you can learn a lot from Truby. And if you have a great story to tell, he can walk you through the best way to tell it.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.