In this two-part Q&A, Robert McKee discusses the inciting incident and struggle of this somewhat rare story. In Part 1 McKee explains the nature of a testing plot.
If you’re considering using a testing plot, recall that these can often be mixed with other plots, as in the examples McKee provides in Part 2.
Quote of the Week
“In the old times, character and dialogue were essential tools in the film-maker’s kit. Now they are the last things they consider after special effects and car chases.”
– Richard Dreyfuss