What to Read After Twenty Master Plots and How to Build Them
Readers who loved Twenty Master Plots and How to Build Them by Ronald B. Tobias keep reaching for these 24 books. This list is built from where Twenty Master Plots and How to Build Them is read alongside other books across reader co-reads and book lists. The more independent sources agree on a title, the higher it ranks.
Books to read after Twenty Master Plots and How to Build Them
Plot & structure
The writer's journey
Beginnings, middles, and ends
Characters and viewpoint
No Plot? No Problem!
The writer's idea book
Characters, emotion & viewpoint
The writer's guide to character traits
Screenplay
Hooked
The complete writer's guide to heroes & heroines
Dynamic Characters
Dialogue
The weekend novelist
Writing dialogue
Writing for Emotional Impact
Psychology for screenwriters
Writer's Guide to Character Traits
Creating unforgettable characters
The Writer's digest sourcebook for building believable characters
The Seven Basic Plots
The writer's complete fantasy reference
Writing Magic
The screenwriter's bible