The Comic Hero's Journey: A Template for Writing a Comic Feature

The Comic Hero's Journey is a new book by Steve Kaplan that offers a template for writing a comic feature. It explores how story structure works in comedy, highlighting the differences from dramatic or action films. One key aspect is that the hero in a comedy starts off with some loss or pain. The book emphasizes the importance of creating empathetic characters and developing real stakes and losses. It also discusses the concept of the discovered goal, where the hero's ultimate goal is revealed midway through the story. Overall, The Comic Hero's Journey provides valuable insights and guidance for crafting successful and funny films.