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.
Advice from John Yorke
Writing tips from John Yorke
John Yorke explores the critical areas of writing theme, characters and intertwining storylines.
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.
Screenwriting Q&A: becoming a professional
Treatments. Agents. ‘The Industry’. These can be daunting words for a budding screenwriter, but things you need to get to grips with to progress.
What factual TV can learn from drama
What do the great storytellers of film and TV drama have to teach those who work in factual entertainment and documentaries?
How stories make organisations more effective
John Yorke explains how great stories can keep people engaged with your organisation. Once you understand how stories affect the human brain, you can transform the way you do business.
Write Advice: getting your script noticed
Our screenwriting students ask their tutors for inside information on how to get their work noticed and the pitfalls of writing something that seems that little bit too familiar.
Perfect the structure of your script
Our screenwriting students ask David Roden about the importance of script structure, the necessity of passion, and Jackie Collins’ secret to success.
