From the Inkwell of
SEAN GAFFNEY
Author, Scriptwriter, Speaker, Professor
I help craft stories that shine light into darkness, bring joy, and create order amidst chaos.
META STORY: What Marvel & the Messiah Can Teach Us About Great Storytelling
META STORY is a fun-to-read, playful book that can be used as a textbook for those looking to learn the art of scriptwriting; or as a way in for an audience hoping to expand their view of Story. Designed for anyone of faith that likes movies, TV shows, or theatre, this book explores the hardwired universal patterns in Story and the effect those elements have on our souls.
“Meta Story is a gift to writers of every level. With wit, wisdom, and warmth, Gaffney explores the universal components of great storytelling, and makes the craft of screenwriting accessible and compelling. His linking of the power of storytelling in Scripture and in popular culture is illuminating and inspiring. This isn’t a “how to,” it’s a “why to.” I will be using this book as a personal guide and pressing it into the hands of friends and students.”
-Sheryl J. Anderson, Showrunner Sweet Magnolias
SEAN GAFFNEY
Author, scriptwriter, speaker, professor
Sean has worked professionally as a writer in nearly every area of media, from theater to film to television to the web. He was the Story Administrator for Warner Bros. Features, editor of Drama Ministry Magazine, the Managing Director of Taproot Theatre and General Manager of Lamb’s Theatre Company. Gaffney has also been the Master Teacher for Act One: Writing for Hollywood, adjunct faculty at Biola University, and faculty at Regent University. He is currently a professor of media and screenwriting as well as Associate Dean of the School of Communication Arts at Asbury University.
Sean received his B.F.A. from Drake University, his M.F.A. from Columbia University, and studied with Act One: Writing for Hollywood. He partners with his wife, Catherine, herself an actress, voice-over talent, director, and teacher.
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