A story’s premise is more than just a “what if” question. It’s the lifeblood of crafting a compelling plot, engaging character development, and an enthralling theme. At Sterling & Stone, Bonnie Johnston is our resident StoryJacket expert, and she’s agreed to do another show with us to help us explain what goes into creating a story premise and why it’s the key to keeping your ideas flowing. We talk about: How MCU’s Infinity War and Deadpool used the power of premise to create a cohesive movie. How premise establishes the relationship between external vs. internal character arcs. How you know when a premise is done. Bridging the gap between premise and outline. Using a collaborative process to hone a story’s premise. Avoiding vs. subverting story archetypes and tropes. Starting big and ending small. — Are you wondering what the ever-growing demand for superb storytelling skills means for your future? Check out our latest interview as Johnny and Sean dive deep into that question in “Storytelling Is the Future: How to Build On Your Self-Publishing Success.” Download the interview from the info box or show notes in YouTube or head over to https://www.sterlingandstone.net/future.