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The 22 rules of storytelling, according to Pixar

Dennis G. Jerz / 20 Sep 2013

20130921-100634.jpgMy favorite: “Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, ___. One day ___. Because of that, ___. Because of that, ___. Until finally ___.” —The 22 rules of storytelling, according to Pixar.

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2 thoughts on “The 22 rules of storytelling, according to Pixar”

  1. Dennis G. Jerz says:
    21 Sep 2013 at 10:43 am

    Next paragraph:

    A paraplegic since the accident 10 years ago, unable to move a muscle below her neck, she prayed to God to restore her to health. Then last night, she prayed to… someone else. Apparently, it had worked.

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  2. Lisa Geary Hoffman says:
    21 Sep 2013 at 10:34 am

    Or… The beginning of one of the stories I wrote in school…
    She sat up in bed and screamed!

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