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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.
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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Shane Parrish as a book he read and enjoyed, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster and the use of "beats" in the storytelling.
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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#202 Matthew Dicks: The Storytelling Expert
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Andrew Schulz when discussing books he read to improve his storytelling for his new comedy special.
Andrew Schulz when discussing books he read to improve his storytelling for his new comedy special.
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#913 - Andrew Schulz - Why Does Modern America Feel So Insane?
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Steven Pressfield in a discussion about story structure and the creative process.
Rich Roll and Steven Pressfield in a discussion about story structure and the creative process.
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Steven Pressfield: Battle Resistance, Master Your Craft, & Pursue Your Calling
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Chris Do as the "king of story" who emphasizes the importance of conflict in storytelling.
Chris Do as the "king of story" who emphasizes the importance of conflict in storytelling.
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Unlocking Brand Potential Through Storytelling - With Chris Do | Episode 319
Mentioned by Monica Padman as she references Story, a writing book from the film adaptation, The Ghost Orchid.
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Brad Pitt
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Donald Miller , explaining that his book explains the world by giving the reader a position on what matters.
Donald Miller , explaining that his book explains the world by giving the reader a position on what matters.
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#5: Stories—The Survival Tool Hardwired into Every Human
Mentioned by Heather Cox Richardson as a profoundly moving book for her work.
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Heather Cox Richardson On What History Teaches Us About Fighting The Dark Energy Of The Human Soul
