Neal Soloponte

The Shape of Stories Neal Soloponte

For Hollywood, the bigger the monster, the bigger the profits. But great stories are about something else: the ystery, the suspense, and the intrigue that only a brilliant villainous masterplan can deliver. And this book contains the recipe, step-by-step (promise!). Acclaimed author Neal Soloponte (The Ultimate Hero's Journey) shows us how the structure of all stories (yes-of all of them) mirrors the structure of the psyche, opening for us a trove of ideas inspired in the dynamics of the human soul. No matter if you are writing about Pandorians, Pokémons, Power Rangers, or Popes: Peek into your characters' hidden desires, and (spoiler alert!) their desperate search for a home. An old wound that still hurts: That's what great stories are about. Come on board, learn how professional writers design their plots and characters, and take your own work to a new level.(NOTE: This book is a re-edition of the Book "Supervillian")