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You Are a Storyteller

In You Are a Storyteller, Belief founder and executive creative director, Jesse Bryan, and chief storyteller, Brian McDonald, discuss the elements that make for a good story. Listen as they analyze cl... Read more

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Why Three-Act Structure Matters | You Are a Storyteller

Why Three-Act Structure Matters | You Are a Storyteller

In this episode, Brian and Jesse break down the essential components of three-act story structure. You’ll learn why all ... Read more

28 Mar 2023

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Masters of the Craft: John Arcudi on Conflict, Complexity, and Tapping Into the Universal Experience

Masters of the Craft: John Arcudi on Conflict, Complexity, and Tapping Into the Universal Experience

In this episode of “Masters of the Craft,” Brian is joined by comic book writer John Arcudi, who’s written for DC Comics... Read more

28 Feb 2023

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The Land of the Dead and Its Use in Stories | You Are a Storyteller

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In this episode, Brian and Jesse deep dive into the ten-year journey of crystallizing Brian’s newly released non-fiction... Read more

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Masters of the Craft: Gene Luen Yang on Crafting Stories With Emotion

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