“Mastering the Seven Key Steps of Story Telling: Unlocking John Truby’s Anatomy of Story”

Randi Ekanayaka · January 8, 2025

Purpose of the course

This course is designed to guide aspiring writers, storytellers, and creators through the intricacies of John Truby’s revolutionary Seven Key Steps of Story Structure. By deeply understanding Truby’s framework, participants will learn to craft compelling, emotionally resonant stories that captivate audiences and stand out in any medium. 

Inspiration Source:

The course draws heavily from John Trub’s seminal book, The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller. Truby’s emphasis on the organic development of stories, his focus on character-driven narratives, and his avoidance of overly rigid formulas form the foundation of this curriculum. 

Core Learning Outcome

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand and apply John Truby’s Seven Key Steps of Story Structure to craft resonating narratives.
  • Develop well-rounded, emotionally compelling characters with clear weaknesses, desires, and growth arcs.
  • Identify and overcome common storytelling pitfalls such as weak opponents, underwhelming climaxes, or forced resolutions.
  • Gain the confidence to create unique, impactful, and audience-focused stories.
  • Provides a clear, step-by-step framework to map out a story from beginning to end.

Main Audience: Beginner

Total Duration : 2 hours

Disclaimer
This course is independently developed and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by John Trub’s or the publishers of The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller. The content presented in this course is based on the ideas and concepts introduced in the book, specifically focusing on the seven key steps of the story telling (Weakness and Need, Desire, Opponent, Plan, Battle, Self-revelation and, New Equillibrium) to help learners understand and apply these steps in story writing.

All explanations, examples, visuals, and interpretations within this course are original and created solely by Geeks Around Globe. This course does not reproduce or copy proprietary content, text, diagrams, or other materials directly from The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller. The use of the seven key steps of story telling in this course is in accordance with copyright laws, which do not protect general ideas, methods, or systems.

We encourage learners to read The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller for a deeper understanding of the concepts discussed in this course.

About Instructor

Randi Ekanayaka

I am Randi Ekanayaka, a dedicated course creator and seasoned blogging executive with extensive experience. Passionate about empowering others through education, I have developed comprehensive courses that teach individuals effective blogging strategies and online content creation. Leveraging a deep understanding of digital trends, I specialize in crafting engaging, practical, and results-driven learning experiences. My expertise has established me as a trusted voice for aspiring bloggers and content creators aiming to elevate their craft. Let me know if you'd like further refinements!

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Course Includes

  • 9 Lessons
  • 9 Quizzes
  • Course Certificate