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β¨ STEP 5: THE WHOLE STORY β¨
Once the characters take shape, I work out the theme, main conflict, and other essentials. By the end of this step, I can craft a logline and see what the story is truly about.
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Friday After Dark: All Hallows' Dark Reads
Find your new favourite dark read!
You only have until November 4th, so hurry!
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β¨ STEP 4: CHARACTERISATION β¨
Next, I deepen each character with a detailed characterisation worksheet. I explore the traits, habits, history and contradictions that shape how they speak, choose and react.
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β¨ STEP 3: CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION β¨
I document how the character changes from the beginning to the end of the story. Defining their starting point, destination, and the pressures that shape them helps me build an arc that grows from their experiences.
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β¨ STEP 2: THE HEROβS JOURNEY β¨
When it fits my protagonist, I use the Heroβs Journey as a planning guideβnot a rigid formula. It helps me map trials, choices and change.
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β¨ STEP 1: CHARACTER MOTIVATION β¨
I start with two protagonists and one antagonist, then ask what each wants and why. Their competing motivations reveal the storyβs first conflicts.
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