Wednesday, February 12, 2014

How To Create Compelling Character Arc

The most memorable characters in cinema have flaws and inner conflicts that are integrated into strong character arcs. Yet, character arc is the most misunderstood and ignored element of the screenplay. A strong character arc is the key to a compelling screenplay. Learn how to organically integrate character arc into your well-structured screenplay, while leaving open the door for spontaneity in your writing.
David Garrett has written feature films for Dreamworks, Universal and Paramount. Garrett has also written and produced pilots, series & specials for ABC, NBC, CBS, UPN, MTV, USA, Comedy Central, Showtime and Fox.

In this this 35-minute tutorial, he'll show you how to:
  • How to create a compelling character arc
  • How to use your log line to begin your arc
  • How to distinguish the inner versus outer conflict
  • How to choose distinct plot points to lay out the arc
  • How the theme interacts with the character arc
  • How make your characters interesting and identifiable
  • What is character growth versus character change


- See more at: http://tutorials.screenwritersuniversity.com/p-753-how-to-create-compelling-character-arc.aspx?utm_source=SWTV&utm_medium=NL&utm_campaign=SWTVKAHNL020814-topphoto&et_mid=659156&rid=240334337#sthash.r4CGuMRc.dpuf


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