Emotional Manipulation, A Powerful But Complex Storytelling Tool (Part 3)
Emotional Manipulation, Defining Theme As we’ve discussed previously, crafting emotionally manipulative characters drives character development and character arcs in fantastically singular ways. Oftentimes, creating characters who rely on emotional manipulation can create a shorthand for character design that’s impactful and resonant. But, what’s perhaps most interesting about weaving emotional manipulation tactics into the beats […]
Emotional Manipulation, A Powerful But Complex Storytelling Tool (Part 2)
Emotional Manipulation, Shaping a Character’s Journey Previously, we discussed how one of the most imperative building blocks for crafting great stories is the development of character. By extension, emotional manipulation, when utilized by fantastically developed protagonists and antagonists, is an equally imperative tool that a writer can wield to help define and shape character. […]
Emotional Manipulation, A Powerful But Complex Storytelling Tool (Part 1)
Emotional manipulation is a complex reality of the human experience. It’s also an incredibly impactful device that can be wielded by writers to tell nuanced, complex stories. This is because motivation (often nefarious motivation) lies at the root of all emotional manipulation. And since want and character motivation are such powerful factors in storytelling, emotional […]
