Suspension of Disbelief in Storytelling: How Escapism and Realism Both Drive Emotional Engagement

Explore how suspension of disbelief powers escapist storytelling and why kitchen sink realism achieves the same emotional impact through different narrative means.

Added on November 19, 2014 Michael Welles Schock gut reaction , screenwriting , screenwriting intuition , Storytelling techniques , trust your gut in writing

Gut Reaction: Visceral Storytelling (Part I)

How dramatic films appeal to the primal instincts within us.

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Visceral Storytelling

rust your instincts and tap into visceral storytelling to craft compelling screenplays. Learn how to harness your gut feeling for success.

Added on April 7, 2014 Jennie E. Park Jeffrey Kitchen screenwriter , story structure film , Storytelling techniques

Jeffrey Kitchen on Screenwriting, Part II

In the second of a two part interview, Jeff discusses the Central Proposition, Sequence, Proposition and Plot, reflects on the weaknesses of both experienced and novice writers, and offers his greatest piece of advice to writers of all levels.

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Jeff Kitchen

Jeffrey Kitchen shares key screenwriting tools from Writing a Great Movie to help you craft compelling, sellable scripts.

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Suspension of Disbelief in Storytelling: How Escapism and Realism Both Drive Emotional Engagement

Gut Reaction: Visceral Storytelling (Part I)

How dramatic films appeal to the primal instincts within us.

Jeffrey Kitchen on Screenwriting, Part II

In the second of a two part interview, Jeff discusses the Central Proposition, Sequence, Proposition and Plot, reflects on the weaknesses of both experienced and novice writers, and offers his greatest piece of advice to writers of all levels.

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