Screenwriting Unchained really resonates with my approach to stories and writing – the parts on character-led stories are something fresh after seeing book after book talk solely about protagonists with a want who must overcome obstacles to defeat etc etc etc. It helps fit together the pieces of some more human-journey style films like Groundhog Day and Silver Linings Playbook, and is already helping me get greater clarity on a few stories I’m working on. It’s written clearly, and there is a ton of detail once you get into some of the worked examples. If you’re not convinced by some the stuff you’ve read on how to go about writing a ‘Hollywood’ film, then check this book out.