Writing Excuses Writing Excuses 7.48: Pixar Rules for Writing a Compelling Story
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Nov 26, 2012 AI Snips
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Admire Characters for Effort
- Characters become admirable more for their persistent effort than their successes.
- Seeing characters struggle and try repeatedly is what makes them engaging and heroic.
Prioritize Audience Interest
- Focus on what's interesting to the audience, not just what's fun to the writer.
- Avoid writer-centric decisions that don't translate into audience engagement.
Simplify and Combine Characters
- Simplify your story by focusing on core elements and combining characters.
- Killing your darlings frees your story from unnecessary complexity.