Stuff I learned from my MA in screenwriting, with some personal faves thrown in for good measure.
created by clskiva
last updated February, 2026
Which Lie Did I Tell?: More Adventures in the Screen Trade
William Goldman
The War of Art
Steven Pressfield
Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting
Robert McKee
Writing the TV Drama Series: How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV
Pamela Douglas
Underfoot in Show Business
Helene Hanff
Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting
Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood
Maureen Ryan
The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
John Truby
Bird by Bird
Anne Lamott
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