The Protagonist's Journey
Author | : Scott Myers |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 359 |
Release | : 2022-03-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783030796822 |
ISBN-13 | : 3030796825 |
Rating | : 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Character drives plot. Based on this principle, this book walks aspiring writers through the fascinating world of character-driven screenwriting. When a writer engages their characters, they start a process which naturally leads to the story’s structure and everything else that makes for a well-written narrative. Exploring the protagonist’s journey and their “unity arc,” Myers explains how a family of characters surrounds the protagonist and influences their transformation process. This easy-to-follow guide features activities that will help writers of any level develop their stories from concept to scene-by-scene outline. Based upon a popular workshop Myers has led with over a thousand writers at all levels of experience, this book is a must-have for screenwriting students, both undergraduate and graduate, and those looking at advanced story development.