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‘The Phantom Menace’ and Multi-Protagonist Story Arcs

As long as your characters can pay heed to their personal missions while focusing on the overarching narrative of the screenplay, you’re going to have a cohesive story.

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ASK DR. FORMAT: Good Will to All… and a Clear Story GoalDave Trottier

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