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(short script) When a pair of bumbling friends encounter a moody Princess, one of them makes sure that she is given a lesson in humility.
Agreed with all the above. I suggest you use the Princess' character against her, in other words, let her flaw make her do something to the protagonists - this would become their inciting incident and tie into the plot. For example, if she was somehow stranded on the streets and was mean to a homeleRead more
Agreed with all the above.
I suggest you use the Princess’ character against her, in other words, let her flaw make her do something to the protagonists – this would become their inciting incident and tie into the plot. For example, if she was somehow stranded on the streets and was mean to a homeless man by stealing the little bit of money he had when he was asleep so she can contact her family, that would force him to take action. Her flaw of selfishness caused a situation that motivated the poor guy. This isn’t quite your story but the point is made – connect the character tendencies and actions with a cause and effect relationship.
See lessAfter leaving his tiny home village, A lonely man returns many years later to win back his childhood sweetheart only to find out she never existed.
Agreed with DPG and Savinh0. Also, "...lonely man..." sounds rather generic, is there anything else about him that would make him a unique character? Preferably, this would be a flaw he has to overcome. On a side note, did the sweetheart actually exist and was kidnapped or killed? Or was she a figmeRead more
Agreed with DPG and Savinh0.
Also, “…lonely man…” sounds rather generic, is there anything else about him that would make him a unique character? Preferably, this would be a flaw he has to overcome.
On a side note, did the sweetheart actually exist and was kidnapped or killed? Or was she a figment of his imagination?
See lessWhen a genie in a pill bottle grants him his wish to be an action hero, a meek civil servant suffering from high anxiety must survive his mundane day job that magically transformed into a series of spectacular action sequences.
What will the civil servant do in the story?Genie appears, but now what? The series of "...spectacular action sequences..." are not a plot they are gags - granted, a nice premise for a comedy but this doesn't describe a story.
What will the civil servant do in the story?
See lessGenie appears, but now what? The series of “…spectacular action sequences…” are not a plot they are gags – granted, a nice premise for a comedy but this doesn’t describe a story.