Jen Grisanti Describes How Transformation Happens Through The Wound, The Flaw, And The New Trait
Transformation occurs when we acknowledge the void tied to the pursuit. An emotional force draws us in when we encounter the central character, often due to feeling their void from the outset. This compels us to lean closer. Executing effectively enables us to see ourselves in the character or recognize the universal aspect of their […]
More than the Antagonist: The Seven Opposition Types
The logline is, at its core, a description of the central conflict in a story. The central conflict will be defined through the struggle between the main character and their opposition. No opposition, no conflict. No conflict, no story. Understanding how the different types of opposition are used in a story will be necessary to […]
More Than The Protagonist: The Six Main Character Types
At the heart of any compelling story is conflict. One character wants something, another character (or force) doesn’t want them to have it. The characters locked in conflict are commonly referred to as the protagonist and antagonist. While this is technically correct, it is dramatically incomplete. In the days of the Greek theater, the protagonist […]
7 Scenes That Reveal The Inner Layers Of Your Character
The moving images of film and television comprise scenes which become a complete audiovisual storytelling experience. Scenes are the arguably the most powerful components of a film or TV show. Apart from progressing the plot, scenes have an equal duty to reveal character in parallel. A skilled writer will gently weave tender character moments into […]
Do Characters Have To Be Likable? (Part 1)
Not to spoil it for you, but the opening of The Shield is one of the most stunning in TV series history. The Vic Mackey character, leader of the ‘Strike Team’ that went after gangs and drug dealers does something unbelievable. Mackey and his team raid a drug dealer’s house with a new member in tow. […]
