Writing for Film vs. Television
Robert McKee teaches some of the key differences between writing stories for film versus television, and what questions a writer must ask themselves.
What Is the Difference Between Ironic Endings and Ambiguous Endings?
Robert McKee discusses the pros and cons of straightforward, ironic, ambiguous and open endings.
How to Start Your Story
Robert McKee discusses how to approach a new project, and methods writers can use to inspire their creativity.
Writing Your Own Love Story
Robert McKee teaches the objectivity and insight needed to write a love story inspired by your own life experience.
What is the Difference Between Didacticism and Meaning in a Story?
Robert McKee explains the difference between lecturing your audience and creating a meaningful work of art.
Choosing the Best Ending for Your Story
Robert McKee discusses the difficulties in choosing an ending for your story, and the principles at work that must inform your decision.
How Do You Fully Dimensionalize a Character?
Robert McKee discusses designing your character’s dimensions with reference to Shakespeare’s OTHELLO.
Robert McKee’s Los Angeles Seminars – Fall 2020
Update: Los Angeles STORY and LOVE STORY DAY Seminars The best interests and safety of our attendees are paramount. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we must therefore announce our official postponement of the Fall 2020 Los Angeles seminars to Spring 2021. ...Robert McKee’s New York Seminars – Fall 2020
Update: New York STORY and TV DAY Seminars The best interests and safety of our attendees are paramount. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we must therefore announce our official postponement of the Fall 2020 New York seminars to Spring 2021. I’m already...Robert McKee’s London Seminars – Fall 2020
Update: London STORY and COMEDY DAY Seminars The best interests and safety of our attendees are paramount. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we must therefore announce our official postponement of the Fall 2020 London seminars to Spring 2021. I’m already...Love Stories as Subplots in Crime Thrillers
McKee discusses the nature and function of love subplots in Crime Stories and Thrillers, with reference to SEVEN.
How Do You Position Your Audience When Combining Genres?
Robert McKee teaches the key to positioning your audience when combining multiples styles of storytelling, with reference to THE FISHER KING.