The Anatomy of Genres - A Conversation with John Truby |

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

After everything John Truby has done to help this channel (his book was mentioned in the very first video) it was a pleasure to have him on to talk about his new book, The Anatomy of Genres. Links to the book: 📖 Get The Anatomy of Genres (Amazon Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3gPuCpy 🚀 Head to John Truby's website: anatomyofgenres.com

[@rohailkhan5128]

John Truby is a Storytelling Genius. - Each genre' is a different "Story Type" reflecting a different "Life Philosophy". - Understanding different genre's leads us to understand life better and write better. - Genre's are not static. They are dynamic. - To become a top writer, we need to "Transcend beyond Genre's". - Twisting the story beat and blending genre's will take our storytelling to next levels.

[@thatrandomderp]

It's awesome to finally see the man, the myth, the legend John Truby himself in action on this podcast. His reputation precedes him with all the credit and praise you've given him.

[@silentjohnny4988]

Knowing how much you love the Mass Effect games, I don't mind missing out on video essays if it means you're living out your dreams. All my favorite youtubers are accomplishing so much lately. For what it's worth, Im proud of you guys!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Appreciate that

[@TheZuluninja]

John Truby and Michael together...instant like

[@rodrigoloredoromero6519]

We missed you, Michael.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

[@abstractdaddy1384]

He's on beyond the screenplay every week. Check it out.

[@chris-winterhoff-growth]

@@abstractdaddy1384 ​ Beyond the screenplay is not the same. I listened to it a handful of times but to me it's just a bunch of people rambling.

[@abstractdaddy1384]

@@chris-winterhoff-growth It's obviously not the same as lessons from the screenplay but it is the same as this video, so it doesn't make any sense for the op to say "we missed you Michael".

[@finnikey]

@@abstractdaddy1384 If a doctor gets a job in Germany only to return after a year, it is a reasonable thing to say "We missed you". Michael hasn't been frequent on this channel at all since the last upload besides this one was one year ago. He's been making a podcast, a completely different medium. Still similar content, but elsewhere. He's returned in this video, hence why OP said "We missed you". Makes sense to me.

[@ADeadlierSnake]

A Now You See It and Lessons from the Screenplay video on the same day? God damn. Now all we need is Every Frame a Painting to come back.

[@Firegen1]

Congrats on the Mass Effect gig, Michael. This is a nice surprise before/during the holidays. Also... I think I may need to grab a copy in readiness for the new year as a creative mentor.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you! :)

[@laertesdd]

Thanks for the inspirng talk to all three of you. What Truby says about transcending the genre and modifying the beats to create something new out of the known is exactly what the great composers did and still do in music. Beethoven, for example, had a lot of capable contemporaries who knew how to compose a symphony. But they did what had already been done. Beethoven on the other hand made something new of the symphony, starting with his Third. There is an anecdote of an older music professor listening to Beethoven's Fifth when it was performed for the first time. And when the concert was finished he supposedly stormed out of the building muttering: "To compose like that should be forbidden." Now, that's what I call transcending the genre 😉

[@stevepowsinger733]

A fascinating book. I’m not even a story writer, I just like to analyze stories. And as a philosopher I find the unusual application of philosophy to genres most entertaining.

[@omniframe8612]

I used to email john and his team would help me with a lot of story issues and questions i would have, im glad to see he’s still thriving! And congrats on bioware and ME5 Michael!!

[@joshradmore]

This was amazing to listen to. I'm so glad John understands that LFTS is a compliment and an asset to his work. I don't know if I ever would have read the Anatomy of Story without this channel, and I will be picking up the Anatomy of Genres immediately! Seeing him here has furthered my appreciation of his work.

[@YouGuessIGuess]

Love love LOVE when KZbin channels that draw heavily from books and other creators interview those creators. I know that this video convinced me to check out this new book, and I'm excited to dive deeper into Truby's insights.

[@GiacomoDeBello]

John Truby meets LFTS??? This is crazy 😮

[@KizetteandTotoro]

Goody! Its great to have you back. (Even for one video). I bought (and voraciously read countless times) John Truby’s book when you mentioned it on a video, so many years ago... In fact, I have bought every book you have ever mentioned. All great! Can’t wait to get my hands on this new book. Thank you so much for a great podcast and the inspiration.

[@therealmvp_]

This was my favorite film analysis channel. I wondered why I forgot about this page and realized it's been years. Thanks for the update and congrats🙏🏾 you're literally living your dreams

[@Ruhigengeist]

LFTS and John Truby. Name a more iconic duo.

[@Tetsuito]

I wish every ad was as useful as this one. Great work as always.

[@PabloAfroSamurai]

CONGRATS ON THE MASS EFFECT GIG!!! I'm so happy because it's in the best hands possible! Way to go! Also I got real excited when I saw you had the man himself on the podcast! What a time to be alive.

[@hiphatter]

Just bought the book. Also Subscribed. Excellent!

[@litomachete]

CONGRATS on the Mass Effect! Hustle pays off!!

[@sass2836]

Many congrats re: Mass Effect! Incredible news. Amazing to have an interview with John Truby to watch, Into the Woids is superb. I hadn't realized he had a new book out, too, I'll absolutely be picking it up.

[@cook279]

I recently found Beyond the Screenplay, and I’ve been binging (bingeing?) my way through the backlog. This was a treat, one I’ll probably come back to a couple times a year. Looking forward to more content, especially if it comes after a Bioware logo;)

[@DavetheTurnip]

Woah. You’re writing on the new Mass Effect? That’s amazing. Congratulations!

[@smurphy98844]

I'll be asking for this for Christmas!

[@alejandrovillegas177]

So good to have a new video Michael... please don't dissapear... my best to you.

[@lauraschlieselhuber8487]

Happy to see you two together !

[@OhMaiGuy]

Oh wow! It's been a long time! Been listening to the podcast, but I'm glad to see a post, here, again! Saving this for later today, when I have more time to listen

[@MosbyStorie]

Thanks for your amazing work through the years, Michael. A supporter from Italy.

[@LAGUARIDAJmx]

What a GREAT comeback!! Thank you so much!

[@HussainBassam]

I enjoyed this so much it does not feel like an hour long episode :D

[@xChikyx]

39:51 FINALLY SOMEONE SAYS IT!!!!!!!! 200% agree on this

[@PrimerCinePodcast]

I can’t believe you guys are involved in the next Mass Effect, I’ve been a fan of both your work and ME for many, many years. And as an aspiring filmmaker, your Mass Effect pitch for Tv for so articulate and inspiring, and now seeing that you made connections with Bioware.. it’s like history happening before my eyes hahahha. Way to goo :)

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you!! :D

[@PrimerCinePodcast]

@@LessonsfromtheScreenplay Thank you !! Learned so much from you all ♥️

[@FuturisticNostalgiaFilms]

YOU’RE BACK!!!!!!!!

[@StoryscapeDesign]

Fantastic Interview! Great questions! Truby is true to form! Great analysis! Can't wait to buy that book!

[@bubbubbub-fp1eg]

You’re the reason I look forward to the next Mass Effect, Michael! You’ve got it, I believe in you!

[@lannisterlodbrok]

He's absolutely right : Mad Men is the best Tv show ever. I've been saying this for years. I'm really glad to hear someone like Truby saying that.

[@samanthanickson6478]

dude! it’s good to see you and this coco with john truby is next tier. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@batjutsu]

Thank you all for this superb conversation. Ordering the book now 😊

[@thedylanconen]

Holy crap! Congratulations on the Mass Effect gig!

[@tiana5395]

Thank you for doing this interview!

[@AScreenwritersJourney]

I ordered my copy of The Anatomy of Genres before your video was even over. Thank you for bringing this new book to my attention. It will help me greatly as I re-write a script I finished typing into Final Draft last night for NaNoWriMo.

[@Mrlin13]

I did, too!

[@alindsey4]

I'm so happy for you getting the Mass Effect job. Selfishly, I'm sad I'll see videos less often from my absolute favorite film-oriented KZbin channel.

[@FilmFanatic211]

Congrats Michael! You've definitely put in the time and effort to earn your dream job. Very happy for you 😊 Can't wait to play your game someday!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you!!

[@Groovestonenz]

I'm not on the cesspool that is Twitter, so it does mean I occasionally miss out on good bits of news that make their way to the top of the pool. Congrats on the Mass Effect gig! My favourite series of games (loved your video on ideas for a TV show). Thanks for posting this too, love Anatomy of Story. Going to pick this one up for sure!

[@laertesdd]

Twitter created a genre in and of itself. The human cesspool.

[@KEP1983]

And congrats on the mass effect gig!!!!

[@museymuseo3989]

This channel like so many others is absolutely bloody amazing. I wish Trubys and Yorke into the woods was inaudible here in Oz.

[@erc8311]

After watching your channel’s videos for awhile, I gave in and bought and read Anatomy of Story cover to cover. Of any instructional/advisory material, Truby’s has undoubtedly been the Missy influential on my fiction. I still use many of his techniques, tweaked to work with my writing process. I’m excited you get this new book.

[@ArvinCastro]

WOW, i started playing Mass Effect 2 months ago and now, glad to know that you're working for the next one! I went here because I realized that I haven't been seeing any vid from you recently and then I see this.

[@PeterZeeke]

This was. an incredible interview... I'll definitely be getting that book

[@LuxonGuildftw]

Oh my god I didn't know about the bioware gig! That's so awesome, I am so happy for you 😍

[@BriannadaSilva]

Dang. I went from not being aware of this book, when I first started listening, to being convinced I need to buy it... like, right now. I am about to go to the bookstore today, and wasn't sure yet what book I was going to buy. Now I know! 😆 Thank you for this conversation!!

[@TheBeastBandit]

This is not a drill; HE’S BACK

[@omniframe8612]

I echo 49:43 where she says how people watch stories. Its the same way i feel about anime only fans when they watch anime they watch it like one would watch wrestling they dont seek to understand because it’s always shock value and big pops for them. Primary example is Chainsaw Man, mangaka work hard to draw from multiple sources to tell their stories outside of the medium of anime but when your fan base ( generally speaking) only takes in once source of entertainment and information they don’t appreciate what you’re trying to say or do with your work.

[@FilmFanatic211]

John Truby? New book? Say no more! I'm in!

[@youngzombie6342]

Love John Truby's work ❤ Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Bizarro69]

Nevermind video essays! So happy you're doing well and the dream job!

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you so much! :)

[@EveloGrave]

I dont use social media so didnt know you posted on twitter. Congratz on the Bioware gig!!! It explains why there's been no videos. Best of luck.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you!

[@agent000000008]

Such an amazing guest, thank you so much for this

[@SilnoZlit]

Indeed

[@agent000000008]

@@SilnoZlit 🎉

[@aren1998]

Wow glad to have you back😌

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

Unicorn sighting! 🦄😁 Glad to see you again. Great interview, Michael. 💪 Best of luck on your other projects.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you!

[@joannkelly7994]

Thank you. All, stay blessed,

[@nobodyexceptme7794]

Oh damn congrats on the mass effect gig! Thats whats up! Stay elevating!

[@LycanVisuals]

Book's already on the way for my Christmas shopping 🎄

[@thatrandomderp]

Congrats, Michael!!!! It always makes me happy to see passionate, knowledgeable people be able to move from the video-making/talking head sphere to within the industry writing jobs. You and Alanah Pearce are inspirations! NGL, I skipped Andromeda because of all the bad press. But I feel like Bioware still deserves the benefit of the doubt with future ME installments. Having you on this future project reaffirms my desire to give the next ME game a chance.

[@palebluenarratives]

! What a lovely surprise (:

[@malaikaniazi3579]

would love to see a breakdown on fleebag. The editing and style is unique and truly sets its apart.

[@KEP1983]

I loved his anatomy of story book. Now his anatomy of genres book is arriving on Monday. Woohoo!!! 🎉

[@PogieJoe]

Thank you for this quality conversation!

[@pickles2791]

Hope you’ve been well! Excited for your next appearance.

[@hcmythosandlogos]

Congratulations on Mass Effect! Been a fan for a long time, I'm now an Exec Producer for a UK indie - found your videos hugely useful in learning!

[@dipperdesperado]

I think the Writing Excuses Podcast season 11 on elemental genres is a great companion approach to this concept

[@DanielaBoo]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉missed this content so much ❤❤❤❤❤

[@holyelliw]

My hope for the next mass effect game literally tripled when I heard that you are involved, best of luck!

[@HeyQuinton]

Wow - although I dearly miss yout video essays - you introduced me to so many great works - which I have been diving into with both feet first. Congrats on the Mass Effect game - that is such a cool endeavour! Hope you make it better than the last :P

[@perkelele]

What a great episode

[@Ruylopez778]

"It's alive. It's alive!! IT'S ALIVE!! IT'S ALIVE!! IT'S ALIVE!!!!" LFTS subscribers. Probably.

[@לביא-ע8ק]

Please continue with your videos

[@hapikohw]

I got this book yesterday l! I have to read his first one first then get to it soon this week.

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Nice!

[@squattycoati931]

Great video!

[@isabella3746]

Man I thought your channel was dead, not realising @BeyondTheScreenplay existed...

[@SkinSlicer]

Had no idea you were working on Mass Effect. Huge dub.

[@theguildhall3246]

Mass Effect? Holy shit, congrats!

[@RealTalk720]

Congratulations on the bioware gig. Although if im honest my expectations story wise just jumped from 0 to 7 now that i know that got u in the writing room lol

[@amna0alhawaj]

Where have you been bro? We miss you!

[@boxerhouse9879]

Hi mam from india screenwriter

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Busy with lots of (good) things, but I miss you too :)

[@DanCreaMundos]

Just bought it, gonna let Google read it to me while I work. I'm sure it has some very interesting information about writing.

Hey, about the mix of genres, I like the collision of genres approach mentioned in the Stranger Things video in this channel.

[@Bowman2point0]

I hadn't heard about the Mass Effect Project!!! I was just thinking "I hope Michael got something really great and that's why we haven't seen them in a minute," and lo and behold!! So excited for you :)

[@LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Thank you!!

[@nv_mpala]

This is a God send 🙏🏾

[@nobafan7515]

Sorry if this has been asked already on this channel, but I was wondering if east asian stories have been examined on this channel? I say this because a lot of anime and manga stories are overall polarizing: loved by the fans, dismissed by many in a western business sense. e.g. "Japan is too random. Their culture is too different, their story structure is incompatible with our 3 plot structure that the west uses," etc. Is Japan's 4-point-plot style (ki-sho-ten-ketsu) so different it requires a fundamentally different perspective?

[@davidbarrdevelopment]

Great to see another upload! Is it possible to upload without the frame? I like to watch with subtitles on but they overlapping the other words on the screen :(

[@danilloadabrian9101]

OMGGG FINALLYYYYY 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@absw6129]

I think the hardest genre to write in, at least for me, are bleak horror movies. From a thematic standpoint, these stories often deal with the futility of our actions (bad things happen for absolutely no logical reason, and all you can do is observe), which often leads to rather passive characters. And still, these types of horror stories (Junji Ito's work, Lovecraft, the films Suicide Club and Martyrs) are the ones that stick with me the most. Any advice on fixing this issue of passive characters?

[@agentwrench]

I would love to see you analyse Promising Young Woman. I don't know that much about movies, but i felt like i had been deceived while watching it, like it pretended to be different genres (colourful pop horror or dark vigilante insinuations through the trailers and marketing, all the male actors were well known comedy good guys, ...) to hide what it was really about.

[@171QA]

Great video.

[@warmflash]

Fantastic

[@emiliomanueldepedro9650]

Hey, Michael, thanks for coming back. I would like you to make more lfts episodes analyzing this movie's and tv shows screenplays: -Taxi Driver -Gone with the Wind -Rocky -Star Wars (episode IV) -Cinema Paradiso -Avatar -L.a. Confidential -Sicario -Citizen Kane -Joker -The Lord of the Rings -Drive -Raging Bull -Pulp Fiction -Grave of the Fireflies -Schindler's List -The Godfather -Goodfellas -Ozark -Modern Family -The Shawshank Redemption -Watchmen -Dune (the 2021 version) -Toy Story -Up

[@Ruylopez778]

You might like these channels: Michael Arndt, The Art of Story, Script Sleuth, Like Stories of Old

[@nahomededeya7286]

Hi there, I'm lost where I should start. Should I begin Anatomy of story first or anatomy of genre? Thanks!

[@GARYTALK]

感謝你們的分享

[@forgotten1s]

Where did u go?! Im waiting for you to do lighthouse