|  | Author: Robert Mckee
Publisher: It Books
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Rating:  187 reviews
Sales Rank: 2248
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 480
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.5
ISBN: 0060391685
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.23
EAN: 9780060391683
ASIN: 0060391685
Publication Date: December 17, 1997
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 Worth the money... June 19, 2009
King (Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found the book a bit dense (or maybe I'm the one who is dense). At any rate, the info inside is a break from the traditional 'formatting and structure' books that litter the landscape. McKee's 'Story' is much more centered on the structure of storytelling, how to construct characters, and how to play out a scene so that there are many layers to the (inter)action or dialogue.
I read the book, then took his seminar. I found the book more valuable of the two because I can use it as a reference (whereas the seminar is long days covering what is in the book).
One thing to note, I found that many of the terms that he uses are simply words from his own created vocabulary with regard to structure. Many people who've read other books similar to this will start to see a pattern of authors being authoritative (and sounding such) because they are calling a 'first plot point' an 'inciting incident' or something of that nature. Often, the two are interchangeable... it's just that the writer is using his own term for the same thing taught - but labeled differently - by others elsewhere.
Ultimately, I think it's a good book, well worth the read for the character sections alone. It's also a worthwhile read for anyone in the written arts... novelists would probably benefit from some of the information.
I was holding off on starting a new project until I had read the book (and taken in the seminar). I'm glad I waited, because I can already see the improvements in my characters and dialogue.
Good luck. Write lots.
 ESSENTIAL!!! May 25, 2009
Mario Dipesa (SF Bay Area)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not done reading through the whole book yet so I won't go into the details too much! Nevertheless, I've read enough already to know that this book is a MUST read for anyone hoping to take a shot at writing for the screen. Robert McKee is a master of his craft, and through this book he shares it all. Read it!
Story review May 5, 2009
Donald A. Bevirt (Belleville, IL USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great book! My 18 year old son is interested in film making and this is a great tool for him.
Story:Substance, Structure,style and the Principles of Screenwriting April 12, 2009
Nita Hickok (Dolan Springs AZ)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I enjoyed this book and the way the author showed examples and helped the reader to understand how to structure screenplays. He has good ideas, helpful methods, and a relaxing way of writing that inspires the reader.
I Love this book March 21, 2009
TwilightStar
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book will help you if you are a writer or want to be a writer. Even though it is about screenwriting it will still aid you with ideas, thought processes and presentation. Sometimes writers can just get STUCK.
I've been in the news/PR business all of my life, wrote hard news, feature stories, puff pieces, speeches, you name it. I really want to write a novel and have a lot of ideas for it. I first got this book from the library. Since it is primarily directed at screenwriting I wasn't sure it would help me on writing a novel.
But the title really says it all. The book is so good I bought a copy on Amazon. I wanted to own a copy to go over and highlight thoughts and go back again and again to mull things over............ Yes, it's that good.
One thing, the author does a lot of praising of successful movie scripts. (It IS about screenwriting after all.) So if you are like me and it gets a little dull and repetitious for you there just speed around the "praise and glory for all concerned" segments about how great this or that movie was. You'll still gain what you are looking for.
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