How Stories Work with Jay Sherer

Iron Man’s Near-Perfect Storytelling - A Writer Breaks Down Iron Man (2008)

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Iron Man's Near-Perfect Storytelling - A Writer Breaks Down Iron Man (2008)

On today's show, I tackle the original Iron Man (2008)! Why do people love this movie so much? Well, it has a lot to do with the storytellers and writers. I break down how the storytellers and writers behind Iron Man crafted a compelling plot, put Tony Stark through a great character arc, and built the film around a strong premise, interesting themes, and a great concept. Listen in for a complete breakdown of how Iron Man works!

 

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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):

  • Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
  • Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://www.amazon.com/Timeslingers/d...
  • Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw

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    • REFERENCES:

    • The Art of Dramatic Writing: https://amzn.to/3rM7MjZ
  • Syd Field's The Screenwriter's Workbook: https://amzn.to/3HNCjnp
  • Lisa Cron's Wired for Story: https://amzn.to/3MwKA2W
  • Karl Iglesias' Writing for Emotional Impact: https://amzn.to/3KgvPPu

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