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Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting

March 28, 2008  •  Leave a Comment
Robert McKee, 1997

This is a guidebook for the screenwriter. It's written almost in the style of Stephen Covey's "Principle Centred Leadership" - systematic, thorough, and inspiring. McKee begins with by defining the story, and then dissecting the various elements that make up a story. He then puts forth his ideas on story design, and recommends design principles for us to apply. Finally, he examines story treatment and style, such as the use of antagonism, exposition, and how to handle problem areas like sustaining interest, or coping with holes in logic. There is also a chapter of character design, and the screenplay itself.


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