Episode 61 - Ines Johnson - Pacing Techniques
First Draft Friday: Conversations about author craft
Establishing Empathy in a Television Show
In a television show, the setup is crucial for audience engagement, and empathy towards the main character is key. Authors can establish empathy by showcasing the character's extraordinary qualities, placing an ordinary character in an extraordinary world, or using the 'saving the cat' technique where the character does something selfless. Building empathy helps viewers connect with the character and invest in the storyline.
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