What are the best books about structure of story for beginners?

For beginners, 'The Sword in the Stone' by T.H. White is a great start. It's a relatively easy read and it sets the foundation for the Arthurian legend in a very engaging way.

One of the best is 'Story' by Robert McKee. It delves deep into various aspects of plot structure, character arcs, and how they all work together to create a compelling story. It's like a handbook for writers.

Well, the best structure of a story can vary depending on the genre. For a thriller, it might start with a high - stakes situation and keep the tension building throughout. In a romance, it could begin with the meeting of the two main characters, then show their relationship developing with obstacles in between, and end with a happy or bittersweet resolution.

A really accessible book is 'Make a Scene' by Jordan Rosenfeld. It focuses on scene building, which is a fundamental part of any story. It explains how to make each scene count, how to structure it, and how to transition between scenes in a way that makes the overall story flow well.

For beginners, 'Fiction Writing for Dummies' can be useful. It simplifies the concepts of teaching fiction.

A great beginner - friendly book is 'The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile' by Noah Lukeman. Although it focuses on the beginning pages, the concepts it teaches about making a good first impression are applicable to the whole novel during the editing process. It helps new editors and writers alike understand what agents and editors look for at first glance.

I would also recommend 'Turtles All the Way Down' by John Green. It follows the story of a girl with OCD and anxiety (which are often related to depression). The book does a great job of showing how mental illness can affect a person's daily life and relationships, and it's written in Green's signature engaging style that makes it easy to get into.

I would recommend 'Poker Nation' as well. It has a collection of poker stories that can introduce beginners to different aspects of the poker world, from the game itself to the people who play it.

I'd recommend 'Crushing It!' by Gary Vaynerchuk. It's very motivational for new entrepreneurs. It shares real - life examples of people who have made it big in the digital age. Another one is 'Zero to One' by Peter Thiel. It helps beginners understand the importance of creating something new rather than just copying existing ideas. Also, 'The Power of Broke' by Daymond John shows how having limited resources can actually be an advantage in entrepreneurship.

For beginners, 'High Fidelity' is a good start. It's easy to read and really gets you into the world of music lovers. The characters are relatable and the music references are fun. Another is 'The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto'. It has a simple yet engaging story that can introduce you to the idea of music - centered fiction.