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Robert McKee explains how to learn, and sometimes break, the conventions of your chosen genre.

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...

Robert McKee teaches the dangers of banality, and how moments with no meaning risk undermining your story.

Robert McKee teaches the difference between minor, moderate and major change in story, and how the principle applies to each medium.

Robert McKee teaches how writers can use the principle of character dimensions to create contradictions and flaws.

Robert McKee discusses how writers can use limitations and conflict in life to fuel their creativity.

Robert McKee explains how the love of a subject fuels the writer’s need to know it deeply enough to create an insightful story.

Robert McKee discusses the different options available when choosing the point of view in your Love Story.

Robert McKee explains whether there is a difference between developing a personal writing style and stealing from yourself.