The six buckets of Story Physics: The Elements: #1 Concept and Ideas = Premise # 2 Character, personality #3 Thematic resonance = How does it feel #4 Structure = Story Architecture = Plot = Sequence the dramatic narrative The Execution : #5 Scenes #6 Sentences
My background - Computer Engineer. My passion has always been writing. Planning on writing a novel; you gave me lot of tips, basic building blocks (6) !!! I am impressed. Will buy the book now. --Thanks a bunch Larry !!!
When he talked about the rambling novels, I immediately thought of "The Order of the Phoenix", the Harry Potter book. It really seemed to me that they basically said the same thing to Rowling-she could put in a phone book with the names of people on Hogwarts and it would sell. It was a terrible, sprawling book. I think they wised up and the next book was much better because the editing was much better.
littleripper312 In my experience reading Stephen King, he seems to thrive on character development, more so then the plot. I personally enjoy this, as I find the character's more intriguing then the plot of a book. Each to there own however, there is no one writer that fits all readers.
I think this video is very good. As someone with a music composing background going into some creative writing casually, I naturally figured this out. I was actually searching for this kind of stuff in literature since in music we have music theory and everyone knows it.
It's a great book, a great starting place. My copy is full of notes and dissections. I would also suggest, "The Art of Story," by Adam Skelter, (you can check it out on TH-cam, fantastic set of videos), "Story" by Robert McKee, and "The Hero with 1000 Faces," by Joseph Campbell. Great Video--you can't go wrong with Larry Brooks.
Thanks for the advice! I just found a really long interview with Adam Skelter on TH-cam. I'm reading Joseph Campbell just now. I'll check out the other two as well.
I know this is an old cast but Larry said one thing on the 'types' of scenes. I haven't heard that point before and would like to know more. Maybe you can get him or someone else to speak on that? Thanks Joanna, always brilliant!!
It´s pretty much the same concept that John Truby teaches, too. John Truby´s Book 22 Steps to become a Master Storyteller is 10 Dollars on Amazo Kindle Edition (as his book is too). I highly recommend reading both. I really liked this video. Thanks for the upload.
I'm pretty sure the author he was talking about is Stephen King. I cannot stand novels that are 600 pages when there is only enough story for 250 pages; there are a lot of them! Thanks for the vid.
He's a good storyteller, but he's not the most powerful writer. I always thought it was funny how he bashed a few lines in Dan Brown's books for being weak. Sour grapes I suppose. I like reading both authors, even if they are no Tolkien, Orwell, or Toni Morrison in terms of beautiful writing.
I just bought the book Joanna!! I also ordered one of yours and I can't wait for both of them to get here! Where is that Amazon drone when you need it? lol
Don't agree about the point by changing scenes when you change point of view... what about when you have two points of view acting simultaneously but in different locations?
+Oliver Seibert give Dickens a break, he was inventing modern story telling as he went along, he had no decades and decades worth of writing and self help books and youtube videos to see him through. Brooks uses Hollywood and screen plays as examples of how to tell a story well modern cinema is based off the methods Dickens used. Very few writers can legit be called a genius but there is no question that Charles Dickens was a genius and there is a reason his stories are still widely read well over 100 years after he died. He is one of the top 5 writers that has ever lived.
You have to watch it and take notes, and i promise you will find one of the best advices and techniques for your profession. He speaks about how to be a professional and a real comunicator in the market, among many other things.
George R R Martin in the Game of Thrones has a new chapter for each new point of view, and the chapter heading is the name of the person whose point of view it is.
The six buckets of Story Physics:
The Elements: #1 Concept and Ideas = Premise
# 2 Character, personality
#3 Thematic resonance = How does it feel
#4 Structure = Story Architecture = Plot = Sequence the dramatic narrative
The Execution : #5 Scenes
#6 Sentences
My background - Computer Engineer. My passion has always been writing. Planning on writing a novel; you gave me lot of tips, basic building blocks (6) !!! I am impressed. Will buy the book now. --Thanks a bunch Larry !!!
I just purchased the book because I do like guidelines. After watching this video, i'm sure the book will help with that.
Story engineering is a honest book about writing.
This has been the most useful video I have ever watched
I think this actually tops "How to tie a tie," for its' usefulness! And for me at least, that's saying something.
No wonder he is a teacher as well . Brilliant !! time to buy story engineering . Amazon here I come .
I'm working my way through Story Engineering now and also have his Story Physics. It's a big, big help.
Watching now for the first time, 7 years after release :)
Craft advice never goes out of fashion :)
PREACH!
this guy knows wtf hes talking about, very useful
When he talked about the rambling novels, I immediately thought of "The Order of the Phoenix", the Harry Potter book. It really seemed to me that they basically said the same thing to Rowling-she could put in a phone book with the names of people on Hogwarts and it would sell. It was a terrible, sprawling book. I think they wised up and the next book was much better because the editing was much better.
Hearing the voices behind the both of you is great. My engineering background LOVES the Story Engineering concept.
This was an awesome discussion.
30:38 Out of time? Anyway, fantastic video! One of the most useful youtube videos on the topic of novel writing.
littleripper312 In my experience reading Stephen King, he seems to thrive on character development, more so then the plot. I personally enjoy this, as I find the character's more intriguing then the plot of a book. Each to there own however, there is no one writer that fits all readers.
Thank you, Joanna. That was such a fantastic interview. Larry just oozes passion for writing. I am going to go and order his book on Amazon at once.
Brilliant interview. Thank you so much, Joanna!
This has been so incredibly helpful. Thank you Joanne and Larry.
fantastic interview. Thanks for all the great info. I definitely will purchase Larry's book.
Joanna, your videos are amazing! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos for aspiring authors!
Another great interview and I have purchased his book for my Kindle.
I love their emotions, its freakly awesome.
I think this video is very good. As someone with a music composing background going into some creative writing casually, I naturally figured this out.
I was actually searching for this kind of stuff in literature since in music we have music theory and everyone knows it.
It's a great book, a great starting place. My copy is full of notes and dissections. I would also suggest, "The Art of Story," by Adam Skelter, (you can check it out on TH-cam, fantastic set of videos), "Story" by Robert McKee, and "The Hero with 1000 Faces," by Joseph Campbell. Great Video--you can't go wrong with Larry Brooks.
Thanks for the advice! I just found a really long interview with Adam Skelter on TH-cam. I'm reading Joseph Campbell just now. I'll check out the other two as well.
I know this is an old cast but Larry said one thing on the 'types' of scenes. I haven't heard that point before and would like to know more. Maybe you can get him or someone else to speak on that? Thanks Joanna, always brilliant!!
Chapters are one scene for each chapter. Thank you.
It´s pretty much the same concept that John Truby teaches, too. John Truby´s Book 22 Steps to become a Master Storyteller is 10 Dollars on Amazo Kindle Edition (as his book is too). I highly recommend reading both. I really liked this video. Thanks for the upload.
Like the analogy about the professional athlete.
I took a lot from this and every time my mind says, "No, I'm doing it my way!" I'm going to re-listen to this :) thanks :)
wow love this video. one of my favs so far. very cool and I got some good advice. thanks
You both are very good at what you do and this video is great.
Great Interview, Joanna. Thank you for sharing such great information!
As always - great video! I just bought Stone of Fire.
Thanks for checking out my fiction :)
Wonderful! Thanks!
Brilliant info!
Seems like a really top guy and good book!
I'm pretty sure the author he was talking about is Stephen King. I cannot stand novels that are 600 pages when there is only enough story for 250 pages; there are a lot of them! Thanks for the vid.
He's a good storyteller, but he's not the most powerful writer. I always thought it was funny how he bashed a few lines in Dan Brown's books for being weak. Sour grapes I suppose. I like reading both authors, even if they are no Tolkien, Orwell, or Toni Morrison in terms of beautiful writing.
Thankful for the no-bullshit explanation!
This was very informative, thank you.
Beautiful!
Interesting advice to think about. :D
I just bought the book Joanna!! I also ordered one of yours and I can't wait for both of them to get here! Where is that Amazon drone when you need it? lol
Awesome, thank you!
Great book...
Hi Larry! 🙌❤
Thanks! This was really helpful! : )
Golden
26:20 Lol, he's talking about George RR Martin.
Sometimes the torture has to do with economics. Art takes. time, time is money. Money's scarce andnrhat aint funny.....Ray Davies.
Story Engineering
Knock Knock
Who's There?
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Don't agree about the point by changing scenes when you change point of view... what about when you have two points of view acting simultaneously but in different locations?
26:15 Stephen King?
Zeta Convex Charles Dickens Im going to say
Zeta Convex Stephen King came to my mind, too.
Zeta Convex I was thinking GRRM. Stephen king has written maybe 1-2 books that were 1000 pages+
+Zeta Convex Yes, Stephen King, George RR Martin and Charles Dickens are all guilty of sprawling.
+Oliver Seibert give Dickens a break, he was inventing modern story telling as he went along, he had no decades and decades worth of writing and self help books and youtube videos to see him through. Brooks uses Hollywood and screen plays as examples of how to tell a story well modern cinema is based off the methods Dickens used. Very few writers can legit be called a genius but there is no question that Charles Dickens was a genius and there is a reason his stories are still widely read well over 100 years after he died. He is one of the top 5 writers that has ever lived.
hank? is that you?
lol, Robert Olen Butler would hate these videos
Is it me or does anyone else hear J. K. Simmons in Larry's voice?
where are the tips? Sounds like an ad for his book....
You have to watch it and take notes, and i promise you will find one of the best advices and techniques for your profession. He speaks about how to be a professional and a real comunicator in the market, among many other things.
Nahuel G
I did watch it.... how else would I think it sounds like an ad for his book silly
I found some good advices in the video, perhaps you will find them in other videos. I wish you good writing :)
Nahuel G
thanks, maybe i will watch it again. I think i watched it when i was tired :(
Why is this book more expensive on kindle then it is on paperback? and they wonder why people download illegal copies
Great stuff, for sure...but this video could’ve easily been titled: “American man Mansplains for 30+ min without pause while English lady nods”!
That's a pretty old video now - I have got a lot better at interviewing and managing my guests now :)
Cry harder
George R R Martin in the Game of Thrones has a new chapter for each new point of view, and the chapter heading is the name of the person whose point of view it is.
That's a good idea. Simon Kernick also uses a different chapter for each point of view.
A psychologist?
psychologist : hmmmmm.
Psychologist :Yea
Psychologist :hmmmmm
psychologist : give me 200 bucks.
Storys are bad.
so is your spelling.