**The long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers'
guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of
storytelling.
** Robert McKee's popular writing workshops have earned him an
international reputation. The list of alumni with Oscars runs off the
page. The cornerstone of his program is his singular book, Story, which
has defined how we talk about the art of story creation.
Now, in Dialogue, McKee offers the same in-depth analysis for how
characters speak on the screen, on the stage, and on the page in
believable and engaging ways. From Macbeth to Breaking Bad, McKee
deconstructs key scenes to illustrate the strategies and techniques of
dialogue. Dialogue applies a framework of incisive thinking to
instruct the prospective writer on how to craft artful, impactful
speech. Famous McKee alumni include Peter Jackson, Jane Campion,
Geoffrey Rush, Paul Haggis, the writing team for Pixar, and many others.