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Mentioned in 21 episodes

Story

Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting

Book • 1997

In *Story*, Robert McKee provides a detailed and integrated explanation of the craft of writing for the screen.

The book expands on the concepts he teaches in his highly regarded seminars, offering insights into the relationship between structure and character, and the underlying principles that make a story compelling.

McKee draws from a wide range of sources, including Aristotle and classic films, to offer practical advice on storytelling that is applicable to screenwriters, novelists, playwrights, and non-fiction writers.

Mentioned by

Steven Pressfield

Owen Fitzpatrick

Douglas Vigliotti

Mentioned in 21 episodes

Mentioned by

Shane Parrish

as a book he read and enjoyed, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster and the use of "beats" in the storytelling.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Schulz

when discussing books he read to improve his storytelling for his new comedy special.

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Recommended by

Tony Fadell

to

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for insights into script writing and storytelling.

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Mentioned by

Rich Roll

when discussing authors who have written about creative expression.

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Mentioned by

Donald Miller

as a source of inspiration for narrative frameworks.

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Recommended by

Andy Raskin

as a fundamental guide for storytelling, particularly in screenwriting.

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Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as the definitive book on storytelling.

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Mentioned by

Rich Roll

and

Steven Pressfield

in a discussion about story structure and the creative process.

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Mentioned by

Chris Do

as the "king of story" who emphasizes the importance of conflict in storytelling.

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Mentioned by

Monica Padman

as she references Story, a writing book from the film adaptation, The Ghost Orchid.

Mentioned by

Donald Miller

, explaining that his book explains the world by giving the reader a position on what matters.

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Mentioned by Heather Cox Richardson as a profoundly moving book for her work.

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Mentioned by

Chris Do

while explaining the importance of conflict in storytelling.

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Mentioned by

Donald Miller

when discussing the elements of storytelling.

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Mentioned by

Donald Miller

as a book that explains how stories work.

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Mentioned by

Donald Miller

as an author whose story seminar he attended.

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Mentioned by

Owen Fitzpatrick

as a classic book on story, focusing on structure, why we tell stories, and how to do it effectively.

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Mentioned by

Joel Beasley

while discussing his approach to podcasting and storytelling.

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Mentioned by

Douglas Vigliotti

as a craft book on story, geared towards screenwriters.

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Mentioned by

Donald Miller

in relation to his insights on story structure and its impact.

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