Too many people watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters and try to create something similar. While watching the latest releases can show you what Hollywood wants, it’s often better to watch smaller, independent films to see how to tell a story creatively without big budget special effects. Strip away the special effects and you only have […]
Every good movie should have multiple characters. First, there’s the hero. If you don’t have a hero, you don’t have a story. Second, you need a villain because the villain defines the hero. Third, you need an ally for the hero and fourth, you need a mentor to the hero. The most important character in […]
In every good movie, the hero changes. In most cases, the hero changes to become a better person and live a happier life, but sometimes the hero changes for the worse to live a more depressing life. In any case, every story is about the hero’s change. If you don’t identify how your hero changes, […]
Many screenwriting books tell you to start with your hero. However, an equally important character is your villain so when you’re coming up with ideas for your screenplay, you can start with either the hero or the villain. Eventually, you’ll need to consider both your hero and villain to create a complete story. If you […]