Could the Inciting Incident Be Placed In a Flashback?
Robert McKee teaches the benefits and pitfalls of delaying your Inciting Incident, with reference to KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN and THE SIXTH SENSE.
Is it Necessary to Plan Your Story?
McKee discusses the benefits of planning your story and the dangers of “the Vesuvius school of writing”.
How Do I Write Natural Dialogue?
Robert McKee explains how poorly handled exposition can lead to ineffective dialogue.
Should an “Aspiring Writer” Ever Give Up?
Robert McKee discusses the time involved in mastering the craft, and how a writer should be pragmatic when assessing their career trajectory.
What Is Storynomics?
Storynomics illuminates what story is, why story works and, most importantly, how storytelling in business translates into economic and leadership success.
What Are You Willing To Risk?
How do you picture success as a writer? Whether you’re already writing an acceptance speech, or simply dreaming of seeing your work produced or published, new writers rarely consider the realities of achieving success.
What Is the Difference Between Mood and Emotion?
Robert McKee teaches the difference between mood and emotion, and which is more important in the telling of a story.
A Simple Favor (2018)
If you are looking for a breezy, fun crime story, A SIMPLE FAVOR delivers just that. But for the writer looking to study a fine work, the film offers skillfully executed examples of three key writing principles.
What Is the Negation of the Negation?
Robert McKee teaches how to work out the Negation of the Negation from your story’s core value.