27 Essential Principles of Story

All the tools you need to craft a great story.
PAUL GIAMATTI, Emmy Award-winning actor

Read – then re-read – this elegant exploration of storytelling.
TRACY LETTS, Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright

Rave Reviews

“Not a ‘How-To,’ thank God, but a ‘Here’s Why.’ Writers of all levels of experience will benefit from reading — and then re-reading — this elegant exploration of the principles of storytelling.”

Tracy Letts

Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning Playwright

“So often people ask me if there’s a book on story I can recommend. This is the one.”

Alexa Junge

Four-time Emmy Nominee

“Dan is a master of narrative craft and his book will help you become one too.”

Adam Davidson

Peabody Award-winning journalist

“I usually hate books like this. But I keep this one on my desk and refer to it often. Dan gets into the nuts and bolts of how Story really works in the most practically valuable way. Strong rec!”

Dana Olsen

Screenwriter, The Burbs, George of the Jungle

“None of that elitist collegiate lit major floof, no offense to any lit majors.”

J. Quinton Johnson

Actor, “Hamilton”

“I have made it my passion and business to find and read books about creative writing, story structure and how to write. This is one of the best I’ve ever read.”

Clark Peterson

Academy Award-winning Producer