Sandi Ault <\/a>is a great teacher! This session shared some of the tricks and tips of the screenwriting trade which can translate to novel writing.<\/p>\n

WHY<\/strong>: a goal; something the protagonist\u00a0wants, something your idea or premise seeks to achieve or highlight, an objective to be achieved by the work or the characters within it<\/li>\n

WHAT IF<\/strong>: the stakes – what’s at stake if #3 isn’t achieved?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Next, build up some “beats” around these four pillars:<\/p>\n
- Finale<\/strong> – change has (or will) occur, obstacles have been overcome, and everything is tied up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
  You can also have a false redemption, where things seem to be resolved, but actually get worse – or a cycle of false redemption\/raise the stakes leading up to the wolf at the door scene.<\/p>\n
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