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Jul 22, 2014

John and Craig talk structure and escalation. Structure is simply what happens when. Escalation is how things get tougher.

 

In features, characters are usually going on a journey that can only happen once, so you need to make sure that the events in your story are constantly challenging your heroes in new ways so they can continue to grow.

 

In television, you’re often telling stories in which the character themselves don’t change much, yet the sequence of events within the episode (and in the season) needs to feel like it’s pushing forward.

 

Along the way, we discuss Intro to Journalism’s Five W’s, and what people mean when they say a two-hander.

 

John and Craig are headed back to the Austin Film Festival again this year for a live show and other special events. Use the code SCRIPTNOTES to get $25 off our Conference and Producers Badges.

 

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You can download the episode here: AAC | mp3.