Nathan Baugh
Nathan Baugh

@nathanbaugh27

11 Tweets 3 reads Jan 25, 2023
Storytelling is a superpower.
But most people don’t know where to begin.
Use these 9 threads to get started in the next 20 minutes:
Opening scenes:
Start recognizing what makes a great hook.
The plot structure behind Harry Potter:
Notice the simplicity: 1 main plot, 5 subplots for 800+ pages.
10 gems from Pixar’s “22 Rules of Storytelling:”
Lessons from the most successful storytelling company of our time.
Questions to ask to tell your own story:
Your own story is likely the hardest, yet most important, story you’ll tell.
The Hero’s Journey:
How Marvel adapted the famous story structure.
See it once, see it everywhere.
Robert McKee’s philosophy on story and brand:
The strategy a legendary screenwriter used to help Nike and others revamp their marketing with story.
Ideas to spur creativity from Rick Rubin:
Lessons from the music icon on creativity and craft, both essential elements of story.
Common tactics across the best storytellers:
No matter the medium or the genre, many storytellers use these tactics.
The brilliance of Up:
See how the best storytellers can make us cry in the span of 4 minutes.
I hope you find these useful.
If so, follow @nathanbaugh27.
As you may have guessed, I talk about storytelling, writing, and creativity.
Join 49k others becoming better storytellers each week: worldbuilders.ai

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