What to Keep and What to Cut
Robert McKee teaches how writing your Climax leads to a retroactive edit of your story.
What Are the Conventions of Domestic Drama?
Robert McKee teaches the best way to approach learning genre conventions and the importance of writers “doing the work.”
The Difference Between Act Climaxes On Stage and Screen
Robert McKee teaches the principle of character action and reaction, and how writers must choose which to emphasize.
Audience Impressions
A few words from your fellow writers about their experience at Robert McKee’s London STORY Seminar.
How Does a Writer Make Sense Out of a Story They Create?
Robert McKee teaches how, in spite of the world making less and less sense, writers can still create a meaningful story.
How Do You Use Story Talent to Express Life?
Robert McKee discusses story as a metaphor for life, with reference to LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE.
Robert McKee’s 2019 Oscar Predictions
The Oscars are here, so too are McKee’s predictions for this year’s big winners for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director and more…
What’s the Difference Between Conscious Desire, Unconscious Desire, and Need?
Robert McKee teaches the difference between desire and need in characters, with reference to the film CARNAL KNOWLEDGE.
What Has Caused the Crisis in Storytelling Today?
Robert McKee explains the state of story today, and how writers committed to studying the craft can take advantage of this.
How Complex Should a Crime Thriller Protagonist Be?
Robert McKee teaches the different dimensional requirements of Crime / Thriller protagonists, with reference to SHERLOCK HOLMES and MR BROOKS.
Has There Been a Rise in Formulaic Storytelling?
Robert McKee discusses the difficulties of producing truly excellent writing and the history of this common problem.
Does a Story Always Need to be Believable?
Robert McKee teaches how “impossible” stories aren’t necessarily “unbelievable”.