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MacGuffins: The Holy Grail of Plot Devices

MacGuffins: The Holy Grail of Plot Devices

MacGuffins: The Holy Grail of Plot Devices

A MacGuffin is a tangible object that all your characters are pursuing. Whether it's a suitcase filled with cash, a priceless jewel...

10 – Preparation: And a Driving Metaphor

10 – Preparation: And a Driving Metaphor

10 – Preparation: And a Driving Metaphor

Jan 18, 2019

9 – Act Two: What’s the Worst That Can Happen?

9 – Act Two: What’s the Worst That Can Happen?

9 – Act Two: What’s the Worst That Can Happen?

Jan 17, 2019

8 – Normal World, Inciting Incident, and Call to Action: The Story Engine

8 – Normal World, Inciting Incident, and Call to Action: The Story Engine

8 – Normal World, Inciting Incident, and Call to Action: The Story Engine

Jan 16, 2019

7 – Mentor and False Mentor: Why Are So Many So Creepy?

7 – Mentor and False Mentor: Why Are So Many So Creepy?

7 – Mentor and False Mentor: Why Are So Many So Creepy?

Jan 15, 2019

6 – Flaw, Resolution, and Inner-Need: You Get What You Need

6 – Flaw, Resolution, and Inner-Need: You Get What You Need

6 – Flaw, Resolution, and Inner-Need: You Get What You Need

Jan 13, 2019

5 – The Objective: What Do You Want? (And No, “Love” Doesn’t Count)

5 – The Objective: What Do You Want? (And No, “Love” Doesn’t Count)

5 – The Objective: What Do You Want? (And No, “Love” Doesn’t Count)

Dec 29, 2018

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