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Structure is something that every agent and executive in Hollywood talks about, and that all of us teachers/authors/consultants/gurus/whatever go on and on about, to the point that it can seem complicated, intricate, mysterious and hard to master. So I want present plot structure in a way that simplifies it – that will at least give you a starting point for properly structuring your screenplay without overwhelming you with rules and details and jargon.
TEN SIMPLE KEYS TO PLOT STRUCTURE
25 Ways To Fuck With Your Characters
As storyteller, you are god. And to be frank, you’re not a particularly nice god — at least, not if you want your story to resonate with readers. A good storyteller is a crass and callous deity who treats the characters under his watchful eye like a series of troubled butt-puppets. From this essential conflict — storyteller versus character — a story is born.
(More) tips for writing well (Austin Govella at Thinking and Making)
As an editor, I’ve noticed several recurring bad habits you heathens would do well to disabuse yourselves of immediately.