Principles of Storytelling
Novel Reviews that Explore Story Structure
Movie Reviews that Explore Principles of Story Structure
Play Reviews that Explore Principles of Storytelling
About the Author
Play Productions — Learn about my productions around the US and overseas.
Contact — See some photos of my performances at Collins View.
Manuscript Services — Learn about my reviews of screenplays, novels, and plays.
Oregon Writers Speak — Oregon authors speak about their novels, plus videos I created about authors like Mark Twain, Jane Austen, and Oscar Wilde, and others.
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!
