Book Recommendations (writing+creativity)

I am an inveterate reader of books on writing, on how to be a writer, on the ways that other writers navigate their lives, on tips for writing. You get the idea. Sharing those books with other writers is strangely satisfying for me, so I’m including a list here. It’s partial, and I’ll add to it, as they come up. 

Story   Robert McKee

Every time I write a screenplay, I reread this book. My copy is losing pages and has notes written in every margin, on the end pages, everywhere. In fact, I just bought a new copy, strangely stiff. This is simply the best book written for screenwriters. It’s all about making story resonate on the page in a way that translates perfectly to the screen. Don’t miss it.

The War of Art   Steven Pressfield

This is not a procedural; it’s more of a kick in the butt. These are the things that get in a creative’s way. Here’s how to take action to get past them and be the creative person you are. If it sounds woo-woo, I’m describing it wrong. I love this book. It really helped me at a time when I was having some trouble figuring out how to get my butt into the chair.