How to Create and Develop Character Dimensions
Robert McKee teaches the principle of character dimensions and how to develop them in your cast.
Tips for Writing Your TV Pilot
Robert McKee teaches the principles involved in crafting a TV pilot that will hook and hold the interest of your audience.
Planning Your TV Series
Robert McKee outlines how far in advance a writer might plan their long-form story arc.
Writing for Film vs. Television
Robert McKee teaches some of the key differences between writing stories for film versus television, and what questions a writer must ask themselves.
What Is the Difference Between Ironic Endings and Ambiguous Endings?
Robert McKee discusses the pros and cons of straightforward, ironic, ambiguous and open endings.
How to Start Your Story
Robert McKee discusses how to approach a new project, and methods writers can use to inspire their creativity.
Writing Your Own Love Story
Robert McKee teaches the objectivity and insight needed to write a love story inspired by your own life experience.
What is the Difference Between Didacticism and Meaning in a Story?
Robert McKee explains the difference between lecturing your audience and creating a meaningful work of art.
Choosing the Best Ending for Your Story
Robert McKee discusses the difficulties in choosing an ending for your story, and the principles at work that must inform your decision.
How Do You Fully Dimensionalize a Character?
Robert McKee discusses designing your character’s dimensions with reference to Shakespeare’s OTHELLO.
Should Your Antagonist Be Empathetic?
Robert McKee teaches the role empathy should play in your story, and when it might be appropriate for your audience to empathize with your antagonist.
Love Stories as Subplots in Crime Thrillers
McKee discusses the nature and function of love subplots in Crime Stories and Thrillers, with reference to SEVEN.
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