Robert McKee and Syd Field Hate Dramatica

Narrative First: where story is always king by James R. Hull

Oct 4, 201700:51:20TV & Film

Why do established story gurus find it necessary to prevent progress? The base instinct for survival sometimes overrides rational thought--in this case, it leads one guru to bully theorists through name-calling. In addit...

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