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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.

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as a book he read and enjoyed, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster and the use of "beats" in the storytelling.
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when discussing books he read to improve his storytelling for his new comedy special.
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when discussing authors who have written about creative expression.
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as a source of inspiration for narrative frameworks.
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as a fundamental guide for storytelling, particularly in screenwriting.
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as the definitive book on storytelling.
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in a discussion about story structure and the creative process.
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as the "king of story" who emphasizes the importance of conflict in storytelling.
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as she references Story, a writing book from the film adaptation, The Ghost Orchid.
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Donald Miller
, explaining that his book explains the world by giving the reader a position on what matters.
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while explaining the importance of conflict in storytelling.
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Donald Miller
when discussing the elements of storytelling.
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Donald Miller
as a book that explains how stories work.
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Donald Miller
as an author whose story seminar he attended.
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while discussing his approach to podcasting and storytelling.
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as a craft book on story, geared towards screenwriters.
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Donald Miller
in relation to his insights on story structure and its impact.
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Marlon Wayans
, who attended his seminar five times to learn about storytelling.
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