{"product_id":"actions-and-goals-the-story-structure-secret-paperback","title":"Actions and Goals: The Story Structure Secret - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarshall Dotson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is A Game of Thrones the same story as The Lego Movie?\u003c\/b\u003e How is the mind-bending plot of Inception identical to the terse narrative of Gravity? In what way is Clarice Starling's struggle to silence the lambs indistinguishable from Harry Potter's pursuit of the philosopher's stone? Despite the striking difference in these stories, they share a less conspicuous similarity: they're all structured on a \u003ci\u003euniversal pattern of actions\u003c\/i\u003e undertaken by their characters.\u003cb\u003eThis sequence of six Actions and Goals is the hidden foundation of modern story structure.\u003c\/b\u003e By aligning the unique actions your characters takes with these universal story actions, you can create propulsive narratives that grab your audience by the lapels and punch them in the face (figuratively, of course). Whether you're writing for television or plotting a novel, penning your first screenplay or coming off your most recent bestseller, this groundbreaking storytelling technique is guaranteed to change your perception of story.\u003cb\u003eActions and Goals will teach you: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eHow to use \u003ci\u003ethe actions of your character\u003c\/i\u003e to structure your story.Why \u003ci\u003eyour character's goal should change\u003c\/i\u003e as the story progresses.The five turning points and \u003ci\u003ethe decision your character must make\u003c\/i\u003e at each one.How a \u003ci\u003econflict of ideals\u003c\/i\u003e creates the opposition your character faces.How your character's \u003ci\u003eattempt to fulfill a new role\u003c\/i\u003e propels him through the narrative.\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuccessful storytellers understand the importance of structure.\u003c\/b\u003e Actions and Goals gives you beat by beat examples of this structural secret at work in over a dozen critically acclaimed novels and films. From The Hunger Games to The Empire Strikes Back, from Titanic to Iron Man, you will learn the simple, effective structure at the heart of them all.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 410\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42099505660039,"sku":"9781537001401","price":20.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/445e5c8ee996f9ad5f76c9e1bb8339cb.webp?v=1732374655","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/actions-and-goals-the-story-structure-secret-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}