Robert McKee Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert McKee.

Robert McKee is a renowned American screenwriting lecturer, author, and story consultant. Born in 1941, he is best known for his influential book "Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting." McKee has taught his acclaimed "Story Seminar" to thousands of aspiring writers and filmmakers worldwide, including prominent industry figures. His expertise in storytelling and screenwriting has made him a highly sought-after consultant for major film and television productions. With his extensive knowledge and passion for storytelling, McKee has left an indelible mark on the world of screenwriting.

Whereas life separates meaning from emotion, art unites them

Whereas life separates meaning from emotion, art unites them. Story is an instrument by which you create such epiphanies at will, the phenomenon known as aesthetic emotion...Life on its own, without art to shape it, leaves you in confusion and chaos, but aesthetic emotion harmonizes what you know with what you feel to give you a heightened awareness and a sureness of your place in reality.

Reality Knowledge Feelings Confusion Chaos Story Meaning Emotion Awareness Epiphany Harmony Aesthetic Emotion Epiphanies

What happens is fact, not truth. Truth is what we think abou

What happens is fact, not truth. Truth is what we think about what happens.

Most of life's actions are within our reach, but decisions t

Most of life's actions are within our reach, but decisions take willpower.

Life Decisions Determination Action Capability Willpower

Stories are the creative conversion of life itself into a mo

Stories are the creative conversion of life itself into a more powerful, clearer, more meaningful experience. They are the currency of human contact.