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Learning Resource

The majority of customers highly praise this learning resource for its informative content, numerous examples, and flexibility in consumption. Some have used it for school and recommend it to others. A few mention some difficulties following the book but overall express great joy and knowledge gained from it. However, a small number of customers have received defective copies or feel that the book has lost relevance over time.

Story Structure

Customers have a generally positive opinion about the book's insights on story structure. They praise its ability to provide practical tools for crafting compelling narratives, while some mention the book's depth and profundity. However, a small group of customers found the book pretentious or unreadable.

Principles Of Screenwriting

Customers have a highly positive opinion on the principles of screenwriting outlined in the book "Story Substance Structure Style and the Principles of Screenwriting" by Robert McKee. The book is considered an essential resource for aspiring writers, providing insights into the structure, substance, style, and proven methods for creating engaging stories. Some customers have noted that the principles can be applied to fiction writing as well. However, a small group of purchasers believe it's more geared towards screenwriters in the industry.

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Quality


Excellent examples and very straightforward; well written.


Great outline and explanation of structure, substance, style, and principles of screenwriting and can be used for the audience ...  Read More


I disliked the frequent wordiness, excessive examples, and supercilious bragging.


What truly sets "story" apart is its applicability beyond the realm of screenwriting.

Price


It will help you a great deal.


The combination of that and the great value of the book's content that makes this a very enjoyable read.


I honestly can’t believe the price is 25$.


A bit chewy but well worth reading imho for anyone who's serious about wanting to tell stories well.

Shipping


The delivery was quickly and packaging was outstanding.

Packaging/appearance


Arrived on time and in perfect shape, a must for any screenwriter

Competitiveness


This is the closest thing to a college level textbook on story design on the market.


For example i've tried using value shifts and teaching them to other writers and mostly failed.

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  • Our engine has determined that the review content quality is high and informative.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 2,996 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 2 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I thought i knew how to tell a story but i was only scratching the varnish


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Its geared toward hollywood script writing but the story elements speak to any storyteller


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Just got this and will update my review as i get into it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This was proper brain candy for me the whole of december and january i didn’t work at all i went out and enjoyed my holiday and i gobbled up this book like no other


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Wow wow and wowzanow guess what i made a wall full of notes on this book and i re read it over and over i know some of the stuff by heart already


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I’ll update this comment when my movie is out


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This book is the rarest kind of book on writing one that isnt just renaming basic story elements and rehashing high school level story concepts


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It doesnt cover genre beats so read anatomy of genres by jon truby next any you will have a pretty extensive writing tool kit

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