How Does Inner Conflict Relate to the Forces of Antagonism?
Robert McKee teaches how writers should deal with inner conflict when writing for the theater, novels or film.
read moreCan You Break the Principles of Story?
Robert McKee teaches the benefits and dangers of breaking storytelling principles, with reference to the Coen Brothers movie THE MAN WHO WASN’T THERE.
read moreWhat to Keep and What to Cut
Robert McKee teaches how writing your Climax leads to a retroactive edit of your story.
read moreWhat Are the Conventions of Domestic Drama?
Robert McKee teaches the best way to approach learning genre conventions and the importance of writers “doing the work.”
read moreEVERYBODY KNOWS (2018)
A tear-stained list of Jerry Springer chants (He stole my money! He stole my property! He stole my baby!) infects this wannabe art film.
read moreThe Difference Between Act Climaxes On Stage and Screen
Robert McKee teaches the principle of character action and reaction, and how writers must choose which to emphasize.
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