Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting

I spend a lot of time helping founders tell coherent stories under pressure, so it was inevitable I’d end up reading this book, which is basically scripture among Hollywood screenwriters. It’s the rare “craft” book that actually changes how you see structure: scenes, rhythm, and emotions that can be architected. If your job involves persuading people at scale (investors, customers, employees), this gives you a sharper toolkit than most business storytelling books.