5 books to become a better storyteller: 1. A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders Saunders draws on Russian short stories to explore the craft of storytelling. My favorite non-fiction book from 2023. 2. Save The Cat by Blake Snyder A method for structuring, developing, and writing excellent screenplays. Applicable well beyond screenwriting. 3. Into the Woods by John Yorke An exploration of the universal patterns that underpin narratives. Yorks focuses on the five-act structure. 4. The Fire in Fiction by Donald Maass Practical advice to infuse your writing with depth, passion, and story. Maass is one of the top literary agents in the world. 5. The Elements of Style by EB White and William Strunk Jr A timeless and concise guide to clear, effective writing. Most of the writing tips you see on twitter trace back to this book. Tomorrow, I'm sharing my 3 biggest takeaways from my 2nd time through A Swim in a Pond. Get those here: bit.ly/3ty5utp