Robert McKee

Structure is Character. Characters are what they do. Story events impact the characters and the characters impact events. Actions and reactions create revelation and insight, opening the door to a meaningful emotional experience for the audience. Story is what elevates a film, a novel, a play, or teleplay, transforming a good work into a great one.

This book is for developmental editing, but it is NOT an early craft book. This book assumes that you have some basic knowledge of storytelling. While it does define the terms, the way it is structured and presents ideas does require the more advanced writing knowledge. This book is for intermediate to advanced writers.