Bill Johnson is author of A Story is a Promise & The Spirit of Storytelling, a popular book to guide new writers to an understanding of the mechanics of storytelling. This website explores how to introduce a story's promise to engage readers.
How to create a story line and plot line that elevate dramatic tension.
Practical steps for creating compelling characters.
Capsule reviews of current movies with a focus on how a movie succeeded or failed with audiences.
An overview of the foundation principles of storytelling.
If you are new to the world of storytelling or need help to outline and edit a novel, screenplay, or play, this is the site for you!
Principles of
Storytelling
Foundation Principles of Storytelling
Writing a Story Synopsis: Keep Your Story Dramatic
The Musicality of Fiction: How to Write with Rhythm and Flow
Storytelling and the Superconscious Mind
Novel Reviews that Explore Story Structure
Conveying a Character's Journey on the First Page of a Novel
Complex Story, Simple Questions
Writing a Novel With a Message
Movie Reviews that Explore Principles of Storytelling
Using a Timeline to Tell a Story
Advancing a Story and Plot Via Revelation and Subtext
Premise and Mystery, a review of The Usual Suspects
A review of the structure of Guardians of the Galaxy
A review of the horror film Polterheist
Capsule movie reviews that explore principles of storytelling
Play Reviews that
Explore Principles of Creating Drama
The Masterclass Breakdown: Romeo & Juliet, Act by Act, Beat by Beat
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Developing Complex Characters Who Grow and Change
About the Author
Play Productions Learn about my productions around the US and overseas.
