Part of Robert McKee’s
2024 GENRE FESTIVAL
Full Program Details
Love Story
3-Part Webinar Series
Enrollment for the Spring Program closed on June 30, 2024.
$197.00
We create love stories in order to explore, express and experience love from the safe distance of art. In this 3-part series, Robert McKee guides you through the beautiful expression and delightful agony of the Love Story. Learn the history and nature of romance, the storytelling principles involved in crafting the consummate love story, and how you can mix and merge genres to create something truly unique.
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What You’ll Learn
PART 1
The Nature of Love
In Part 1 of the series, McKee teaches the history and evolution of romance in Western cultures, the foundations of the genre.
Topics covered include...
- The History of Love
- The Psychology of Love
- The Idealization of Love
- Romantic Love vs. Human Nature
- The Three Dimensions of Love
PART 2
The Six Subgenres of Love
In Part 2 of the series, McKee explores the key cast of love stories, the different subgenres, and the countless ways love can be combined with other genres to create an original telling.
Topics covered include...
- The LoversÂ
- The Six Subgenres of Love
- Mixing and Merging Genres
PART 3
The Ten Conventions of Love
In Part 3 of the series, McKee delivers a masterclass on the codes and conventions of this timeless genre.
Topics covered include...
- Ten Love Story Conventions
How it Works
Webinars
Learn online from Robert McKee
This webinar series consists of three live writing lectures delivered online by Robert McKee via Zoom. Each session is 2 hours in length and starts at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). This series runs from Tuesday, April 2, through Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Students like the online format because...
“I feel like I am part of a brilliant international writing community just by logging in to Zoom in the evenings from my small living room in the middle of Sweden.”
Elin Olofsson
Q&A Sessions
Ask McKee Anything
Every webinar concludes with a Q&A session during which Robert answers your questions on the topics covered during the lecture, or on any aspect of the writing craft. Participants can submit their questions during the live session or in advance by email.
Students like the Q&A periods because...
“I didn’t realize in the beginning how much the questions would help me learn, but it turns out they are just as important as the lectures. I think that is in large part to the careful attention Robert gives to each one.”
Billie Tomlinson
Live & On Demand
Can’t attend live? No problem!
If you can’t join us live, you can catch up at your convenience. Recordings are made available within 24 hours of the conclusion of each event, and can be viewed as many times as you like within the access period.  Recordings will be available through June 30, 2024.Â
Students like recording access because...
“It’s really great to have the chance to watch these webinars at my own convenience and not having to take time off work to attend. I hope he continues to do them, I’ll continue to take them. Can’t wait for the next class.”
Marcos Meconi
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What Attendees Are Saying
Natasha Phillips
Marlene Simon
Matt Isner
Jane Olander
Friederike Giley
“I had several ‘light bulb moments’ as I took notes, and was able to incorporate his ideas into my work-in-progress immediately. This webinar was well worth the time and money.”
Erin Brescia
Ed Han
“I am thoroughly enjoying these sessions and have learned so much beyond my collegiate studies. Robert has inspired, encouraged, and empowered me with his wonderful teaching.”
Becky Bulebush
“I am really enjoying the seminars and am so glad that I signed up. These webinars are inspiring me to make more effort to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard!) and pursue my ambitions. I must say that I have attended several different writing courses over the years, but none as inspiring as Robert’s.”
Sharon Grey
Rebecca O'Reilly
Barry Eisler
Cheryl Willis
Carol Roscoe
Robert Robertson
John Jurko
Barbara Seyda
Lilly Chen
Varda Tully
BUNDLE & SAVE UP TO $120
To support your commitment to the craft, we’re offering bundle deals on the Genre Festival.
Save when you enroll in multiple webinars.
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