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192 | Ten Common Traps That Will Kill Your Script (Pt. 1)

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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Balancing Plot Wants and Emotional Needs in Character Development

The chapter emphasizes the importance of prioritizing narrative plot wants over emotional needs to drive character development, focusing on conflicts, stakes, and clear objectives to propel the story forward. It discusses the significance of creating conflict, stepping out of comfort zones, and setting up tight narratives to maintain audience engagement and enhance emotional impact.

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