How structure must propel your story

How structure MUST PROPELYOUR STORY A VISUAL GUIDE The best films & plays will explore essential aspects of human nature. To do this well, they need structure THE ART OF STORYTELLING + CHARACTER PLOT Who is your protagonist, Why do we care? What do they want? What is the story about?, What journey will you take your audience on? 1 Exposition/Set-Up Introduce your characters What is the What is their flaw? world that they inhabit? What are they lacking? Your main protagonist will be forced to confront their lack/flaw by the arrival of... 2 THE INCITING INCIDENT This will awaken a character's desire Louise shoots a man who is trying to rape Thelma Luke Skywalker's aunt & uncle are murdered by the Empire Michael's father, Don Vito Corleone, is shot by a rival family Luke decides to help Princess Leia Thelma & Louise decide to Michael Corleone is compelled to avenge his father go on the run The Midpoint A change or shift, for better or worse, in your protagonist's affairs. Thelma & Louise meet J.D (played by Brad Pitt. Luke, Han, Chewie, & Obi-Wan are taken aboard the Death Star. Michael Corleone kills Solozzo and Captain McCluskey 4 Falling Action/Reversal The character may face a reversal of fortune, or a new tension or drama may throw new obstacles in their way. 城 Thelma & Louise are forced to rob a convenience store Vito Corleone dies, leaving Michael as the new Don. Darth Vader kills Obi-Wan Kenobi whilst Luke watches Climax/Resolution The character or protagonist finds release from their predicament. Thelma & Louise gain true independence Luke Skywalker opens his mind to the Force & and destroys the Death Star. Michael Corleone destroys his enemies and solidifies his power. As they overcome their flaw, we see them become whole. End