What’s the difference between a plot driven story and a character driven story?
Is one better than the other?
The truth is, you can’t separate them. Plot and character are inextricably bound.
That means if one dominates, your story falls apart.
In today’s episode, I’ll share 3 ways to integrate plot with character.
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Here’s a glance at this episode:
[03:00] What makes a story plot driven, and why it has nothing to do with your process, and everything to do with what’s on the page.
[03:17] The difference between plot and character
[04:27] Keeping the plot threat alive for your character’s own good.
[04:42] The purpose of plot is to force your character’s internal transformation.
[05:41] How to build emotions, not just action
[06:04] The real reason to put up character roadblocks
[08:15] How to avoid a one-note character
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