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Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting (Methuen Film)
1.  Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting (Methuen Film) by Robert McKee
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  "The ultimate on what a story should do, why, and how.  Not just for screenwriters!"
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The Anatomy of Story
2.  The Anatomy of Story by John Truby
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  "A good method for story building; incorporating character, theme and good dramatic structure in an organic and effective way."
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
3.  Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne
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  "Not for advanced writers, but this book clearly explains the principles and common problems of good, publishable prose, and how to get them right."
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Description and Setting: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Believable World of People, Places and Events (Write Great Fiction)
4.  Description and Setting: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Believable World of People, Places and Events (Write Great Fiction) by Ron Rozelle
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Plot and Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot that Grips Readers from Start to Finish (Write Great Fiction)
5.  Plot and Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot that Grips Readers from Start to Finish (Write Great Fiction) by James Scott Bell
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Characters, Emotions and Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints (Write Great Fiction)
6.  Characters, Emotions and Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints (Write Great Fiction) by Nancy Kress
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Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue (Write Great Fiction)
7.  Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue (Write Great Fiction) by Gloria Kempton
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Blockbuster Plots Pure & Simple: Take the Panic Out of Plot
8.  Blockbuster Plots Pure & Simple: Take the Panic Out of Plot by Martha Alderson
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  "A great technique for tracking your story scene by scene to give it the maximum possible impact."
£13.95   Used & New from: £10.96
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