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Sep 2024
1h 22m

Robert Greene: The Blueprint for a Kille...

David Perell
About this episode

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


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