Anatomy of Genres
By: John Truby
4.23
Format: 720 pages, Paperback
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2. The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 2nd Edition
By: Christopher Vogler
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By: Joseph Campbell
3.79
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By: Robert McKee
4.29
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By: Lisa Cron
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By: Ed Zwick
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13. Anatomy of Genres
By: John Truby
4.23
Format: 720 pages, Paperback
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14. How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America
By: Lee Child
4.14
Format: 336 pages, Paperback
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15. Writing Archetypal Character Arcs: The Hero's Journey and Beyond (Helping Writers Become Authors Book 11)
By: K.M. Weiland
4.48
Format: 286 pages, Kindle Edition
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By: Matt Bird
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Format: 296 pages, Paperback
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By: Matt Bell
4.46
Format: 168 pages, Paperback
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By: Sam Wasson
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19. Character: The Art of Role and Cast Design for Page, Stage, and Screen
By: Robert McKee
4.36
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
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20. The Science of Storytelling
By: Will Storr
4.06
Format: 144 pages, Kindle Edition
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21. The Art of Brevity: Crafting the Very Short Story
By: Grant Faulkner
4.10
Format: 184 pages, Paperback
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