Award-winning author Katy Farber discusses writing a character who struggles with doubt, which is a very universal situation. The post Writing a Character Who Struggles With Doubt appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
Dr. Finnian Burnett explains the importance of interiority in fiction as well as strategies for how to write interiority that resonates.| Writer's Digest
Spark your creativity and produce captivating narratives by incorporating unique character arc ideas into your writing.| JournalBuddies.com
An emotionally powerful ending depends on 2 key moments before the climax itself. And neither of them is the Inciting Incident or a Turning Point.| Cracking Yarns
Most screenplays have some sort of character arc but this "transformation" typically fails to move us. Here I explore what sort of change does tend to profoundly affect your audience.| Cracking Yarns
In the great endings the hero typically does in the final act what they could not have done at the beginning, and this shift seems to be fundamental if you want to profoundly move your audience.| Cracking Yarns
Creating relatable characters makes a story memorable. Audiences love characters who feel real. Peter Parker, for example, is not just a hero; he’s a person with struggles. He worries about ... Read more The post How to Create Relatable Characters Your Audience Will Love appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Eleanor Young from Crazy Rich Asians (2018). ... Read more The post Eleanor Young – Truly ORIGINAL Characters Series: Part 25 appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
In the realm of storytelling, characters are the heartbeat of any narrative. They drive the plot forward, elicit emotional responses, and ultimately connect the audience to the story. However, one ... Read more The post How to Avoid Writing One Dimensional Characters appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
In the intricate tapestry of storytelling, screenwriters often find themselves navigating the delicate balance between character development and plot progression. The secondary character, often overlooked, crucially shapes the narrative and ... Read more The post The Vital Secondary Character and Its Importance in Screenwriting appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Katnis Everdeen from The Hunger Games (2012). What ... Read more The post Katniss Everdeen – Truly ORIGINAL Characters Series: Part 24 appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Roman Roy from Succession. What ... Read more The post Roman Roy – Truly ORIGINAL Characters Series: Part 22 appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
There are many important aspects to writing a great screenplay; good dialogue, interesting settings, unique stories, and good characterisation. However, little is arguably more important than creating and maintaining empathetic ... Read more The post How Do You CREATE and MAINTAIN Empathetic Characters? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
Indirect characterization is an essential part of constructing a convincing and compelling fictional character. Whether your character is a hero, a villain or a sidekick, they are always more interesting and ... Read more The post What is Indirect Characterization in Screenwriting? 12 KEY Steps appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
Writing a sidekick character can come with a lot of creative freedom. Where your protagonist or hero may have a rigid characterisation, a sidekick can complement them in many different ... Read more The post How Do You Write a GREAT Sidekick Character? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
How to write a good death scene? This is a question writers may well have been pondering since stories were told on the walls of caves. From Shakespeare to Spielberg, ... Read more The post How Do You Write a Convincing and Powerful Death Scene? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
The romantic comedy goes all the way back to Shakespeare, with plays such as Much Ado About Nothing and A Midsummer Night’s Dream being full of love triangles and comic ... Read more The post The KEY Building Blocks to Writing a GOOD Romantic Comedy appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.| Industrial Scripts®
We take a look at how to use the bookend technique in a screenplay by looking at examples and analysis of films that deploy it effectively.| Industrial Scripts®