Actions and Goals by Marshall Dotson
How is A Game of Thrones the same story as The Lego Movie? How is the mind-bending plot of Inception identical to the terse narrative of Gravity? In what way is Clarice Starling's struggle to silence the lambs indistinguishable from Harry Potter's pursuit of the philosopher's stone? Despite the striking difference in these stories, they share a less conspicuous similarity: they're all structured on a>universal pattern of actions undertaken by their characters.This sequence of six Actions and Goals is the hidden foundation of modern story structure. By aligning the unique actions your characters takes with these universal story actions, you can create propulsive narratives that grab your audience by the lapels and punch them in the face (figuratively, of course). Whether you're writing for television or plotting a novel, penning your first screenplay or coming off your most recent bestseller, this groundbreaking storytelling technique is guaranteed to change your perception of story.Actions and Goals will teach you:- How to use>the actions of your character to structure your story.Why>your character's goal should change as the story progresses.The five turning points and>the decision your character must make at each one.How a>conflict of ideals creates the opposition your character faces.How your character's>attempt to fulfill a new role propels him through the narrative.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781537001401 |
| ISBN 10 | 153700140X |
| Title | Actions and Goals |
| Author | Marshall Dotson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Year published | 2016-11-16 |
| Number of pages | 410 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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