Comic Characters: Flat or Round?

It seems that it could be hard to laugh at a character’s misfortune if you empathize too much. Robert McKee explains what distinguishes a comic character from a dramatic character.   Quotes of the Week: “The analysis of character is the highest human...

Truth and Myth in Story

Robert McKee explains the importance of not conflating myth and truth, and how writers must approach writing the truth regardless of genre.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2014)

Bass Wakil reviews Marvel’s surprise hit GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015). Bass is the co-author with Robert McKee on their upcoming book ACTION: The Art of Excitement.

Where is the Power in PowerPoint?

PowerPoint vs. Story: Who wins, and why? What is your reaction when someone says they want to show you a PowerPoint presentation? What is your reaction when someone says they want to tell you a story? We thought so. Robert McKee explains why these approaches feel so...

How Do I Know If My Story Is Good?

Robert McKee delivers a very important insight into knowing whether you have a good story or not, while also answering the question of when you should tell your story to someone else.   A brief review of Luc Besson’s LUCY “By nature, we all use 100%...

How Do I Use Story in Non-Fiction?

Robert McKee discusses the differences between invention and interpretation as he tackles the tricky question of how to create a story when the ‘facts’ already exist.   Quote of the Week “For real masters, stories are vehicles. They don’t...