EP. 309 | The Deepest Dive Into STRUCTURE w/ John Yorke

Meg LeFauve is joined by fellow story junkie and world-leading expert in narrative and a winner of multiple awards, including BAFTAs and a Golden Globe, John Yorke. John's first book, Into the Woods: How Stories Work and Why We Tell Them

His newest release and follow up - Trip To The Moon: Understanding The True Power of Story shifts the focus from how fictional screenplays work to how storytelling shapes the real world.

This episode covers a wide range of topics from structure to theory and more.

Story Structure and Why Stories Work

The Midpoint as the Moment a Character Encounters the “Lesson”

The Midpoint → Crisis → Climax Progression

Storytelling as a Version of the Scientific Method

Conflict and Why Writers Avoid Hurting Their Characters

Characters, Belief Systems, and Psychological Change

Mirroring and Character Opposites

Trip to the Moon and Storytelling Beyond Screenwriting

What are your fears for AI/Is there a use?