Job Title John Yorke: Lightning Guide to Story Structure – Live Online Masterclass

LIGHTNING GUIDE TO STORY STRUCTURE Live Online Masterclass with John Yorke Why do some stories grip us from beginning to end, while others struggle to hold our attention? What makes story structure work, and how can understanding it help you become a better storyteller? Join award-winning television drama executive and bestselling author John Yorke for a live, 90-minute masterclass exploring the fundamental principles of storytelling across theatre, film and television. Drawing on decades of experience developing some of Britain's most successful television dramas, John will examine the underlying architecture of stories, why familiar narrative patterns exist and how to use them to make stronger creative decisions. WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE

The fundamental building blocks of dramatic storytelling and why they matter.

The origins of story structure and what makes certain narrative patterns so powerful.

Archetypal story shapes and how they can be used as a creative engine.

How understanding structure can help you identify and solve problems in your own scripts and projects.

How these principles apply across plays, screenplays, television drama and other forms of storytelling.

Rather than treating structure as a set of rules to follow, the session examines why stories are built the way they are, giving participants a clearer framework for approaching their own creative work. ABOUT JOHN YORKE

John Yorke is an award-winning television drama executive, story consultant and one of the leading authorities on narrative structure. He is the former Controller of BBC Drama Production, Head of Channel 4 Drama and Managing Director of Company Pictures, with a career spanning major productions including Shameless and Wolf Hall. John founded the BBC Writers' Academy, which has trained writers who have gone on to work on internationally successful television series. His bestselling book Into the Woods: How Stories Work and Why We Tell Them has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide and has become an influential resource for writers and storytellers. His latest book, Trip to the Moon: Understanding the True Power of Story (2026), explores what gives certain stories their extraordinary impact. John continues to work as a narrative consultant and trainer with broadcasters, production companies, writers and creative professionals internationally. WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Playwrights, screenwriters, directors, actors, dramaturgs, producers, emerging writers and anyone interested in understanding how stories work.

Whether you're developing your first script, working on a production or looking to strengthen your understanding of dramatic storytelling, this session offers insights you can apply to your own creative practice. MASTERCLASS DETAILS

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM New York (EST) / 3:30–5:00 PM London (GMT)

Location: Live online — attend from anywhere Duration: 90 minutes, including Q&A

Price: Approximately US$47 (£35 GBP including VAT, charged in pounds; exchange rates may vary).

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