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Jay Sherer wants to learn everything about storytelling. He interviews screenwriters, novelists, directors, literary agents, producers, and anyone else who knows about the business of storytelling. Plus he studies screenwriting, prose, writing, and the business models driving film, television, and novels. Learn along side Jay about How Stories Work--not just how to write them, but also how to sell them and get them made. Join the network of storytellers trying to improve, grow, and make valuable connections!
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Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
How the Story of Jonah Works - A Writer Explains the Story of Jonah
Many get this story WRONG. Why? The story of Jonah isn't about a prophet of God getting swallowed by a "whale." It's a scathing critique of humanity and our shared human experience. I'll explain the story of Jonah from a writer's perspective to showcase how the story of Jonah works. How it's meant to be understood, and the deep Truth the story of Jonah has for you and me...
STORY OF JONAH STUDY GUIDE: https://jonah-howstorieswork.carrd.co
JONAH AND JESUS (FREE!) & MY PERSONAL ANSWERS TO THE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS:
- Jonah and Jesus (Free!): https://www.patreon.com/posts/61599241/
- I Answer the Study Guide Questions (Exclusive for Patreon Supporters): https://www.patreon.com/posts/61607094/
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork
JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://www.amazon.com/Timeslingers/d...
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork
REFERENCES:
- Book of Jonah (Bible): https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Jonah&version=NKJV
- Jewish Scholars and Jonah: https://youtu.be/IAIiLSMOg3Q
- "Whale" Translation: https://bibleask.org/did-jonah-stay-3-days-in-the-belly-of-a-fish-or-a-whale/
- Most Read Book - the Bible: https://www.businessinsider.com/the-top-10-most-read-books-in-the-world-infographic-2012-12
- The Art of Dramatic Writing: https://amzn.to/3rM7MjZ
- Vice's Black Market: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_hwG6UuEJbYLDgBYBevZa4AeetdsExF
- Joe Rogan Experience (reference to Jonah): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LYsYoR8WhNsHpxXK9kc9i?si=8rucaj9dTrOMGhERnyPwuw
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wait... WHAT?!?! - MCU Tier List - Ranking ALL MCU Movies and TV Shows -Jay's Tier List!
In today's podcast (which is also available on YouTube) I give you my tier list ranking of ALL the MCU films and TV shows to date. This tier list covers everything through 2021, including the latest from the MCU. I'd also love to hear YOUR tier list. Leave me a comment and let me know what makes it to the top of your tier list ranking!
Want to hear my take on the Netflix, Hulu, and ABC shows? I add them to this tier list on my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork
SUPPORT MY CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork
JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://www.amazon.com/Timeslingers/d...
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork
TRANSCRIPT:
For this tier list ranking of MCU movies and TV shows... I go step-by-step through this tier list with MY top choices. Some of the criteria I used to build this tier list ranking: (1) Does it have a great story? (2) Is it funny? (3) How good is the action? (4) How is the character development?
I'd love to hear YOUR thoughts about my tier list ranking of MCU films and TV shows! Let me know what your tier list ranking would look like in the comments down below!