Do Artists Create Culture, Or Does Culture Create Artists?
Robert McKee teaches why it takes time for artists to express deep changes in society through their art.
read moreDo Step Outlines Force Writers to Make Decisions for Characters?
Robert McKee dispels the romantic notion of characters thinking for themselves and highlights the importance of the writer being in control of their creativity.
read moreWhat Is the Difference Between Ironic Endings and Ambiguous Endings?
Robert McKee discusses the pros and cons of straightforward, ironic, ambiguous and open endings.
read moreIf the Audience Knows What Will Happen, Does It Kill the Suspense?
Robert McKee teaches the difference between Suspense and Dramatic Irony, and how a writer might use each to their advantage.
read moreMisunderstood Endings of Minimalist Films
Robert McKee explains the subtle brilliance of NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN and UP IN THE AIR, and why their often misinterpreted endings work so well.
read moreDoes Including Historical Events in Your TV Series Limit Its Longevity?
Robert McKee teaches how the inclusion of historical events can affect the budget, but not necessarily the pace, of your story.
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