Non-Fiction

Story by Robert McKee
Chapter 1
Chapter 2 (pages 31-42)
Robert McKee is the screenwriting guru. Many famous writers have been on his course, even once they've achieved success, and praised him -- John Cleese being the most famous example quoted in this book's blurb. My screenwriting tutor being another. Not on this blurb, just he's been on it and found it good. Just take a look at his website to see the sort of success his disciples have had. And already I can see where they're all coming from -- his advice is practical and straightforward, but immensely useful. Easily the best 'how to' guide about writing I've yet read. (The book's subtitled , which is sometimes lumped into the title; but that's just unwieldy, and the simple Story is a much better summation and statement of the book's intent.)