One of the most important things I learned from the Dramatica theory of story was this idea of a separation between the Main Character’s storyline and the overall storyline. It’s a basic concept but one that, if not done correctly, can cause all kinds of problems when trying to write a meaningful story. The biggest is the idea that the Main Character is always the Protagonist.
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When the Main Character is Not the Protagonist
May 7th, 2008 · No Comments
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The Distance Needed to Write a Meaningful Story
April 30th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Why does it take so long to tell a meaningful story? Most movies require at least two hours. Novels sometimes need hundreds of pages. Is there a reason why successful authors can’t cut to the chase and simply tell an audience what their story is really about?
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I Am Legend: Deeper Analysis
April 24th, 2008 · No Comments
In my previous analysis of the film I Am Legend, I examined the meaningful differences between the theatrical and the alternate version released on DVD. In this “deeper” look into the film, I’ll go into more detail why I made the choices I made using the Dramatica theory of story as my key reference point.
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Stories Exist for One Purpose: Meaning
It should come as no surprise that super-egos run rampant in Hollywood. “Why bother having a story based on familiar structures? I don’t care about character development or plot progression. I’ve got a better way of telling a story. Audiences are tired of the same old thing.”
Are they?