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A pragmatic, empowering masterclass that transforms the daunting chaos of storytelling into a clear, navigable blueprint. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Screenplay.
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Story
Robert McKee · 2006
A rigorous, passionate masterclass that dismantles the mechanics of narrative to reveal the beating heart of human storytelling.
- 02
Save the cat!
Blake Snyder
A fast-talking, highly pragmatic Hollywood mentor hands you the ultimate cheat sheet for making your story work.
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Techniques of the Selling Writer
Dwight V. Swain
A pragmatic, nuts-and-bolts guide that demystifies the mechanics of writing compelling fiction.
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A short guide to writing about film
Timothy Corrigan · 1989
A pragmatic, illuminating toolkit that transforms the passive act of watching movies into the active art of critical observation.
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If you want to write
Brenda Ueland
A warm, inspirational guide that acts as a supportive companion for anyone looking to unlock their creative voice.
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On directing film
David Mamet
A blunt, brilliant masterclass in stripping away the fat and telling a story purely through the collision of images.
- 07
How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy
Orson Scott Card
A pragmatic, encouraging masterclass that demystifies the architecture of speculative fiction.
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A history of narrative film
David A. Cook · 1981
A sweeping, encyclopedic journey through the darkened theaters of history, tracing how moving pictures learned to tell stories.
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How to write a play
Lajos Egri · 1942
A masterclass in storytelling that strips away the mystery of plot to reveal the beating, conflicted heart of human nature.
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The Artist's Way
Julia Cameron · 2003
A nurturing, structured retreat for the soul that dismantles creative blocks and invites joyful play back into daily life.
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On Writing
Stephen King · 2001
Pull up a chair and listen to a master storyteller demystify the magic of the written word while baring his own scars.
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Understanding movies
Louis D. Giannetti
An illuminating masterclass that forever changes how you watch the silver screen.
