 | Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee
Buy new: £13.47 / Used from: £11.00 The ultimate on what a story should do, why, and how. Not just for screenwriters!
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 | The Anatomy of Story by John Truby
Buy used from: £25.84 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 by Renni Browne
Buy new: £5.97 / Used from: £5.97 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) 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) by James Scott Bell
Buy new: £7.05 / Used from: £6.13 |
 | Characters, Emotions and Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints (Write Great Fiction) by Nancy Kress
Buy new: £8.52 / Used from: £9.60 |
 | Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue (Write Great Fiction) by Gloria Kempton
Buy new: £7.05 / Used from: £5.60 |
 | Blockbuster Plots Pure & Simple: Take the Panic Out of Plot by Martha Alderson
Buy used from: £25.26 A great technique for tracking your story scene by scene to give it the maximum possible impact.
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