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Creating Characters

The Hero's Most Transformational Moment

By Diane Drake
Former Los Angeles producer/showrunner Scott McConnell shares advice on how to develop strong central conflicts for a drama.
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Create High-Value Conflicts to Elevate Your Drama

By Scott McConnell
When people discuss the Breaking Bad phenomenon, beyond the originality of the story, the great characters are mentioned as the key to the show's success. Paul Peditto examines the chemistry of the Walter White character.
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SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: The Chemistry Of Character- Walter White

By Paul Peditto
Paul Peditto examines famous movies with great character arcs to explore where the character arc begins, where does the character change, and where does he/she end up by the end of the story.
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SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: Character Arcs - Order, Chaos, Reorder

By Paul Peditto
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Get Your Arms Around the Idea Using Character Biographies

By Paul Peditto
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

By Jen Grisanti
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BALLS OF STEEL: Finding Character Motivation, Conflict and Compassion

By Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
CREATING CHARACTERS: The Case AGAINST Character ARCS by Script Magazine #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting
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CREATING CHARACTERS: The Case AGAINST Character ARCS

By Mystery Man
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MEET THE READER: 'Unlikeable' Characters

By Ray Morton
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Jeanne's Screenwriting Tips: Character Evolution - Finding Your Character's Wound

By Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Drew Barrymore plays Edith Bouvier Beale, the daughter, in 1953, in HBO’s dramatized version of “Grey Gardens,” based on the Maysles brothers documentary. Photo credit: Peter Stranks/HBO
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How to Reveal Your Character’s Backstory Wound

By Script Magazine
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Inner Drives: What's My Character Motivation? - "Me, me, me!"

By Pamela Jaye Smith
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Inner Drives: What's My Character Motivation - "Sex, Fear, and Money"

By Pamela Jaye Smith
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Script Angel: Giving Your Characters A Hard Time

By Hayley McKenzie
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Monday Morning Editor's Picks - Everything About Character Development

By Script Magazine
Zach Braff in GARDEN STATE.
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Specs & The City: Character Arcs (or the lack thereof) and 'The Fugitive'

By Brad Johnson
Michael Hauge's Hero's Journey Chart
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Meet Loren-Paul Caplin: The Hero’s Journey Meets the Screenwriter’s Journey

By Script Magazine
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Emotional Elements of Plot

By Script Magazine
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Ask the Expert: How to Create a Great Villain

By Danny Manus
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Screenwriter Blogs

Balls of Steel: Change Will Do You Good

By Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
BALLS OF STEEL: Therapy for Your Character by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman | Script Magazine
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BALLS OF STEEL: Character Evolution - Therapy for Your Character

By Jeanne Veillette Bowerman