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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 Act: Assertiveness and Vulnerability in Characters

The chapter explores the complexity of creating characters that authentically balance assertiveness and vulnerability, emphasizing the need for characters to showcase internal struggles and vulnerabilities to engage the audience effectively. It discusses the importance of proactive decision-making by characters to drive the plot forward, creating tension and exciting outcomes. The chapter also delves into the significance of characters facing challenges and conflicts to facilitate growth and transformation.

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