One of the most powerful plot skills for a writer to master is the ability to link a series of scenes through cause and effect. …
How to Reveal Your Character’s Backstory Wound
A character’s backstory directly impacts her front story by the beliefs and people she was raised with, her education, her …
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Emotional Elements of Plot
This article was originally published by Script Magazine Feb. 2013.Dramatic action creates the pace of a story and determines the …
Blockbuster Plots by Threes
Make explicit what you already know intuitively about the structure of movies and stories and you’ll have yourself a conscious …