tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296041276140635168.post186827449125506667..comments2024-01-28T08:25:40.723-07:00Comments on Write Like a Pro! A Free Online Writing Workshop: Strong Starts: The Hollywood TouchKris Bockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217265282250089583noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296041276140635168.post-81872698889232396422012-08-10T08:16:35.570-06:002012-08-10T08:16:35.570-06:00Right, Karen. I recently wrote an article on using...Right, Karen. I recently wrote an article on using scriptwriting "turning points" in novels. My brother, the scriptwriter, explained how many beginners put "something big" at every turning point, not realizing that the event has to relate to the main character and primary plot line!Kris Bockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217265282250089583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296041276140635168.post-79017033492640056852012-08-10T06:27:08.511-06:002012-08-10T06:27:08.511-06:00"Start with an event that affects the charact..."Start with an event that affects the character." That's a big one. If the opening event is simply happening - for the bang! - and not TO the character, it can feel lame. Another good post, Chris.Karen S. Elliotthttp://www.karenselliott.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com