Exclusive First Look: Trip to the Moon
We present the complete introductory chapter to John Yorke’s new book, Trip to the Moon.
Long Reads
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.
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.
Jeff Melvoin on the showrunners who inspired him
TV showrunner Jeff Melvoin reflects on his two best industry teachers and what they taught him about running a successful show.
Guide to game writing: How to be a freelance writer for video games
Looking for a freelance writing gig in games? Stuart Maine explains what writing for games entails and how to approach the industry as a freelancer.
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’.
