Exclusive First Look: Trip to the Moon
We present the complete introductory chapter to John Yorke’s new book, Trip to the Moon.
Advice from John Yorke
SPOTLIGHT: How a Talk with My Father Became Trip To The Moon
John Yorke explains how a conversation with his father first revealed the true power of words and set him on a lifelong exploration of story.
Spotlight: Trip To The Moon – Why?
John Yorke reflects on two decades of writer training for the BBC and how that inspired both his bestselling book Into the Woods and its long-awaited follow-up, Trip To The Moon.
Spotlight: The War Over the ‘Hero’s Journey’
In this article exclusive to JYS subscribers, John explores a question that has bubbled under the surface of the screenwriting world for a long time: is narrative structure a prison?
Spotlight: Archetypal storytelling in documentary film
In this article exclusive to JYS subscribers, John examines the power of archetypal storytelling in documentaries, from Free Solo to Nanook of the North.
Improve your podcast with these five storytelling tips
How do you create a podcast which hooks an audience and keeps them coming back for more? John Yorke gives his quick storytelling tips.
John Yorke’s favourite book on story structure
John Yorke is the author of one of the top bestselling books on story structure in the UK, Into the Woods. However, John credits an earlier book as the single best book ever written about the art of storytelling.
What novelists should know about story structure
John Yorke explains why all novelists should take time to learn the universal language of storytelling.
Where do I apply for a training bursary?
We’ve collated some UK-based sources of funding and training bursary support to help you figure out the best route for you.
