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Story Structure by Jen Grisanti

Jen Grisanti shares the storytelling and character development lessons learned from attending Mindvalley Reunion. Meditation and exploration of wound can help you create more compelling characters and story.
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Transformation Begins Through Revealing the Arc of the Wound

Mar 20, 2018
Jen Grisanti examines how the character wound in this year's Oscar-nominated films help the audience connect on a deeper level to the films' protagonists. 
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How the Character Wound Links to True Connection in Oscar Films and Beyond

Feb 27, 2018
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Creating a Series Concept that Works: Atypical

Nov 15, 2017
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Asking What and Why: Story Begins with Defining Desire

Aug 3, 2017
STORY: Creating Transformation by Giving Us a Glimpse Inside
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STORY: Creating Transformation by Giving Us a Glimpse Inside

Jun 5, 2017
Jen Grisanti explains how when we learn to fill the void in story and in life, we can guide the transformation of our characters to help them achieve their goals.
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STORY: Creating Character Transformation Through Understanding the Void

Apr 11, 2017
STORY STRUCTURE: 'All is Lost' Equals Opportunity for Character Growth by Jen Grisanti | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
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STORY STRUCTURE: 'All is Lost' Equals Opportunity for Character Growth

Jul 8, 2016
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STORY STRUCTURE: Fictionalizing Your Truth

Jun 2, 2015
Jen Grisanti came up with what she surmises is how the creative process goes when evolving an idea into a TV pilot script.
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Story Structure: The Evolution Of An Idea Into A Script

Dec 11, 2013
'Ray Donovan'
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Story Structure: The Art of the Dilemma

Aug 14, 2013
'The Americans'
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Story Structure: Linking Your Series Dilemma To Your Pilot Dilemma

May 8, 2013
The Hunger Games
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STORY STRUCTURE: Evolving to a Deeper Place

Apr 15, 2013