Lessons | McKee Seminars

The Gap Between Expectation and Result

Robert McKee explains one of his central story principles: The Gap.

Robert McKee teaches the place of story, and the nature of truth, within the wider pursuit of what it means to be to be a human being.

Robert McKee discusses why writers might choose to include or exclude a key scene from a story, and the possible effect on the audience.

Robert McKee teaches the dangers of attempting to write a script before your story is ready.

Robert McKee teaches the principle of character dimensions and how to develop them in your cast.

Robert McKee teaches the principles involved in crafting a TV pilot that will hook and hold the interest of your audience.

Robert McKee outlines how far in advance a writer might plan their long-form story arc.

Robert McKee teaches some of the key differences between writing stories for film versus television, and what questions a writer must ask themselves.

Robert McKee discusses the pros and cons of straightforward, ironic, ambiguous and open endings.

Robert McKee discusses how to approach a new project, and methods writers can use to inspire their creativity.

Robert McKee teaches the objectivity and insight needed to write a love story inspired by your own life experience.

Robert McKee explains the difference between lecturing your audience and creating a meaningful work of art.