Does your character have an internal desire that drives your story?
Your character has a ‘want’, but do they have a ‘need’? BAFTA-winning John Yorke explains how you establish a character’s internal desire.
Advice from John Yorke
How the JYS Learning Model works
We detail the exact model of our tried and tested pedagogy and why it’s so effective.
10 questions every writer should ask their story
You’ve written your story, now how can you test whether it’s as good as it can be? John Yorke recommends asking 10 questions.
John Yorke breaks down the story structure of HBO’s Chernobyl
In this premium article John Yorke explores how Chernobyl’s makers ‘took something complex, grey, difficult and un-heroic and turned it into a classic Hollywood narrative shape’.
Into the Woods: Preface to the US edition
In the Preface to the US edition of Into the Woods, John Yorke explains how you can tell the real rules of narrative from the fake ones.
Writing tips from John Yorke
John Yorke explores the critical areas of writing theme, characters and intertwining storylines.
I’ve written a script – what next?
How do you get your work read and your talent noticed? Here, we explore the steps an aspiring writer can take towards success.
Screenwriting tip: step back from the detail, let the bigger picture emerge
Chelsea Morgan Hoffman looks at the process of developing a screenplay and the power of 5 Act Structure.
How stories give your business comms more impact
In this podcast, John Yorke gives tips on how to use story techniques to write business case studies that resonate with audiences.