Story Structure

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The Hero’s Fatal Flaw

August 8, 2008

In the book “The Screenwriter’s Formula,” author Rob Tobin provides a great description for how to construct the hero’s fatal flaw. Creating this fatal flaw...

The Compelling Ending

August 1, 2008

There’s a new movie out called “Warrior.” What’s particularly intriguing about this movie is it’s ending where a man has to fight for a championship...

Change is Story

July 28, 2008

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,...

The Four Main Characters

July 21, 2008

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...

How Does Your Hero Change?

July 17, 2008

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...

Two Ways to Start a Script

July 15, 2008

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...

About Wallace Wang

First place winner in Scriptapalooza’s 2023 screenwriting competition for the supernatural horror screenplay titled “Nightmares From a Past Life”. Author of “The 15 Minute Movie Method”, “Story Starter”, and “Writing Scenes for Screenplays” in addition to over 50 computer books. Writer of “Three of a Kind”, a situation comedy produced by San Diego State University’s film class that won a student Emmy award. Designer of the board game “Orbit War”, published by Steve Jackson Games, that simulates satellite warfare in the near future.

The 15 Minute Movie Method