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Story
A famous screenwriting guide on structure, substance and style
1997Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
Robert McKee, a longtime screenwriting teacher, explains how stories work: structure, scenes, character and genre. He draws on films from many eras. The book became a standard text in film and fiction writing.
Who will enjoy it
Writers and filmmakers.
What you will get
Based on McKee’s seminars.
Story Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Screenwriting · Structure · Craft
Length
466 pages · ≈ 13 h
More about this book
Characters
Robert McKee.
Setting
Film and story craft.
What makes it different
A thorough treatment of story structure.
Feel
Serious, opinionated and detailed.
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