Story by Robert McKee Hardback 1998

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A very good book to have on your book shelves

I bought this while I was doing a 'How to write a novel' course and my tutor recommended it to me. I wasn't disappointed, it is very easy to understand and covers many things from, structure, setting, genre, character and meaning and that's just the start. I found it an excellent help and it is broken down into sections which makes it even easier to read. I think Robert McKee does a great job in explaining what is a difficult task for many writer's.

Belongs in every storyteller's toolbox

I've only just breached the surface here, but from what I've read so far, I can tell this book is going on my permanent writing reference shelf. McKee knows his stuff and how to communicate it. I originally purchased this title as a supplementary resource suggested by Neil Gaiman's masterclass in storytelling, figuring if someone of his stature and experience found it useful, I might too. And I will be forever grateful that I did.

Everything You Need To Know.

This is not my first copy of this book. I've had a few. This is one of a few books I've reread and made extensive notes. The insights are wonderful. If you never tell a story after reading this book, you will understand the mechanics of what makes a story work, or not. I agree with many people that this is the keystone of all the books on the subject.

If you really want to know about stories, this is excellent

I bought 'Story'having looked through many different types book. What I want to understand is how to produce stories that are professional, interesting, and well constructed. This book is well written, professional and will give you a good insight. Although it focuses on movie writing, it's well worth a read for any type of story.

SUPERB BOOK FOR ALL WRITERS

THis is THE text for any writer screen or other - it is excellent for telling the story. I am an experienced writer and it is still very helpful. This was recommended to me by two well known authors - it is worth every penny

Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting; Robert McKee

Whether you're trying to break into screenwriting or just improving your chosen field this book will take you to a higher level.

The best book of its kind

Robert McKee is a master of the craft, and Story gives you all of the insight of his legendary three-day screenwriting seminar. A must for any kind of writer, it succinctly deconstructs the timeless and universal elements of storytelling in a way that will help writers understand how to strip the wasterful expository writing that too often bogs down a story and use only scenes that advance a story, give it meaning and hold the audience's attention.

The best book on writing I've read

I have read quiet a few books on writing, watched lots of YouTube videos, and nothing has ever broken down the elements of story in a way that was so easy to understand before. Using popular films (and coming at story from a screenwriters point of view), this book nevertheless helped me understand concepts I have struggled with, and showed me why stories are often told in certain ways. Added to that the book was easy to read, and interesting throughout.

Very useful book

I bought this book for a creative writing course I am doing and it is very useful. There are some great tips which are not only helpful for screenwriting but for writing I. General. It is also an interesting read.