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Summary: Sophisticated concepts from an industry legend
Review: If you've ever heard Robert McKee speak, you know he doesn't pull his punches. He's arrogant, irascible, and probably one of the most brilliant instructors on the art of storytelling. In STORY, McKee covers everything from the basics of plot and character, to the more sophisticated aspects of the craft, such as the use of irony and imagery as they relate to an audience's (or reader's) collective subconscience. This is meaty stuff, and lots of it, delivered in a very readable format. An excellent resource for the advanced writer. (For a list of additional must-have writing books, visit the Resources page at WriteWayPro's website.)
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Summary: A problem
Review: I have worked with several writers who hold Robert McKee as their personal Jesus. Every one of these writers has been irretrievably lost in terms of story structure. Read Gerard Genette if you actually want to learn anything.
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Summary: Don't listen to this tape while driving, you could zzzzzzzz
Review: I bought this audiotapes because of the comments of other users, but I am really disappointed. Is very boring. It does the opposite of what its title claims. The audio tape has no story, substance, structure. The version I bought has six tapes, but in the first ten minutes of the first tape I begun to feel bored, so, if it were a script I would passed it, but I gave it a chance, so I listened more, more, and the more I listened, the more bored I got. I went to the library to check the print edition, and it was the same. I don't understand why it is so popular. I don't know about the seminar, maybe is great and that is why he is so popular, probably the book came after the seminars, but didn't get the substance.
Hauge or Froug audiotapes are better and full of useful content.
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Summary: Great book for the basics!
Review: McKee gives a heady combination of common sense and tips that only experience can teach. The only "inside" trick he fails to mention is that "reverse-adapting" a novel from your script (much easier to sell to a publisher) puts you on the fast track to getting (nay, DEMANDING) the right to do the first-draft screenplay adaptation. (Which, obviously, you already have ready to go!) For specific tips on adapting your idea into a highly commercial, salable novel, read "Seven Strategies in Every Best-Seller"--which also gives practical insights into creating compelling characters who appeal to an audience and whom A-list actors want to play.
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Summary: kick Syd Field to the curb
Review: This is the ultimate book on the art of screenwriting. Maybe Syd Field knows what he's talking about, but he sure doesn't explain it like McKee. When I finished this book I really felt I had a much deeper understanding of the storymaking process than I ever had before. I feel like I'm well equiped now to finally start that screenplay I've had in my noodle for the past three years. I've just been waiting for the confidence to bring it to the page. McKee has given me that confidence with Story.As he states, he's not going to teach you a formula for great scripts. There's no such thing. He teaches what has been true about stories since the first person carved the first story in a stone tablet. You'll learn the psychological effects that story structure has on the audience and the undeniable truths about how to reach an audience with a really good story. This book touches on every part of the screenplay from plot points to characters, from antiplot to archplot, from beat to act. You'll understand story like you never have before and if you really pay attention, you too may be able to write that academy award winning screenplay you've been dreaming about.
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Summary: A must for novelist or screenplay writers
Review: I've read over 50 books on fiction writing. Story by Robert Mckee is the best book I've ever read on the subject. If, before buying the book, you have any specific questions on why this book is so helpful you can email me at ...and I'll elaborate.
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Summary: Absolute Must Read for all Writers
Review: Every page of this book is filled with insight into what makes stories tick, work and fly!
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Summary: A Necessity
Review: Robert McKee's knowledge of story is simply unsurpassed. I have read a number of books on writing and screenwriting in particular and this is the one I come back to most often. After reading this book, I'm not only a better writer, but I enjoy writing far more than I did before. I enjoy watching movies far more than I did before. I enjoy the story experience in all its forms (from novel to water cooler gossip) on a level that I had been missing. I've owned this book for years. It sits to the left of my keyboard even now.
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Summary: Inspiring and Educational
Review: One of the most interesting and amazing books I've read, not only in the "movie" business. It's craftly and intelligently written. It teaches you all you need to know about writing an unforgetable and astounding film, not to mention the knowlegde and understanding of human beings you get. I recommend this book to absolutely anyone, it'll make you a wiser and better person.
Thanks Mr. Mckee for this book.
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Summary: Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Sc
Review: This book is amazing! It is simply the best resource for screen writing, if you care about the story, and not just action. He has such a good understanding of story telling, but more importantly has an excellent way of conveying his understanding. I always recommend this book to friends, or anyone, who is thinking about screen writing.
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