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Clarification on point onePOSTED BY JOHN AUGUST OVER AT JohnAugust.
In my previous post on How to write a scene, I wrote that the first question a screenwriter should ask is, “What needs to happen in this scene?” Not only that…
Many screenwriting books will tell you to focus on what the characters want. This is wrong. The characters are not responsible for the story. You are. If characters were allowed to control their scenes, most characters would chose to avoid conflict, and movies would be crushingly boring. As I typed this, I anticipated a sea of hands shooting into the air, a chorus of But! But! Buts! So I added a lengthy disclaimer in which I wrote about terms like “character driven” and “character motivation.” But then I decided to cut it, just to get the reaction: John, are you fucking retarded? A character must act his character not what’s most convenient for you. — Chris Now that Chris has lectured the professional screenwriter on the craft, we can take a look at why I stand by my point.
To take a look at the clarification, follow this link.
//John August
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