This class—part one of a four part series—is an in-depth examination of Robert McKee’s seminal work, “STORY.” Covering the first two sections of McKee’s book (‘The Writer & the Art of Story,’ and ‘The Elements of Story,’) students will explore the importance of setting, world building, character design, and the essential role of genre. Weekly reading assignments will be paired with correlating writing exercises, each one designed to help writers incorporate McKee’s concepts into their own writing. The class will be an even mix of open discussion, writing exercises, and workshopping of student materials.