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.
When Should You Write the Subtext in a Treatment?
Robert McKee explains the difficulties of writing treatments, how much freedom writers actually have, and when you should think about subtext.
Understanding Your Genre
Robert McKee explains how to learn, and sometimes break, the conventions of your chosen genre.
Nothing Moves Forward Except Through Conflict
Robert McKee explains why conflict is the heart of story. Quotes of the Week "Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout with some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not...
Is All Subtext Manipulative?
Robert McKee explains the purpose of subtext, and the difference between manipulation and tactics.
Can Banality Be Used to Postpone the Inciting Incident?
Robert McKee teaches the dangers of banality, and how moments with no meaning risk undermining your story.