How to Tell a Killer Story (The Robert Greene Blueprint)

Robert went from being “a drunk, failed screenwriter” to writing seven bestsellers with millions of copies sold. Entrepreneurs, politicians, and hip-hop artists like 50 Cent all love his work. His secret ingredient? Storytelling. In Robert’s eyes, story is a form of seduction. So, welcome to 76-minutes of seductive storytelling advice. You’ll learn how to write stories that have timeless resonance, swapping cute and clever for crisp and clear. You’ll dive deep into style, themes, research, and revision. And you’ll hear all the nitty-gritty details that make a story sell. And his books have flown off the shelves. 48 Laws of Power has sold millions of copies, and is as popular today as it was when it came out 25 years ago. If you want behind-the-scenes storytelling advice from a seasoned bestselling author, this episode is for you. SPEAKER LINKS: Website: https://powerseductionandwar.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/RobertGreene Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-Greene/author/B001IGV3IS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RobertGreeneOfficial WRITE OF PASSAGE: Want to learn more about the next class for Write of Passage? https://writeofpassage.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:55 The Importance of Timelessness in Writing 00:04:25 The Art of Storytelling and Research 00:06:00 Challenges in Finding the Right Stories 00:08:00 Note Card System for Organizing Research 00:10:30 Developing Themes and Finding Stories 00:13:30 Process of Writing and Overcoming Doubts 00:15:45 Evolution of Writing Style and Depth 00:21:00 Connecting Abstract Ideas to Concrete Experiences 00:24:50 Empathy and Authenticity in Writing 00:29:30 Influences and Unique Writing Style 00:40:00 Essence of Live Ideas 00:42:00 Crafting a Book: Structure and Process 00:43:50 Laborious Writing Process 00:47:45 Sublime and the Struggle 00:49:15 Unique Structure of My Books 00:52:15 Creativity: Divine Revelation or Hard Work? 00:54:20 Lessons from Hollywood 01:03:00 Power of Storytelling 01:14:10 Importance of Purpose in Writing PODCAST LINKS: Website: https://writeofpassage.com/how-i-write Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSboniFAeGA8v9NpoPv ABOUT THE HOST: I’m David Perell and I’m a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible. How I Write is a podcast by Write of Passage // Production by Adam Soccolich