You Are a Storyteller

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Why Three-Act Structure Matters | You Are a Storyteller
2023/3/28 | 1h 29 mins.
In this episode, Brian and Jesse break down the essential components of three-act story structure. You’ll learn why all three acts are imperative, how well constructed stories mark the difference between entertainment and impact, and why “choose your own adventure” tales will never change your life. This episode was recorded on January 26, 2022.
Masters of the Craft: John Arcudi on Conflict, Complexity, and Tapping Into the Universal Experience
2023/2/28 | 1h 10 mins.
In this episode of “Masters of the Craft,” Brian is joined by comic book writer John Arcudi, who’s written for DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics and is currently working on Two Moons, a series from Image Comics. John shares why stories that focus on the smallest possible conflict are often the most interesting, and how truth and complexity are key to creating captivating stories.

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About You Are a Storyteller

In You Are a Storyteller, Belief founder and executive creative director, Jesse Bryan, and chief storyteller, Brian McDonald, discuss the elements that make for a good story. Listen as they analyze classic films, talk through the nuance of structure, stress the importance of the armature, and cover things like outer boundaries and the dark night of the soul.

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