Lesson 26

[Jeanne Sanner]

Jeanne Sanner Solved Character Problems

What did I learn from this lesson: I learned that I had done a better job with my characters than I thought. To be honest, and maybe I’m not objective, I do not see any character problems. My first concern was the Characters not in action, but after checking carefully, the talking heads scenes have action to them.

My major concern with my screenplay is my structure. The protagonist is strong, the conflict is strong, there are gradients to the protagonist’s journey. The characters are very different, though I can give each one a unique characteristic.

My other concern is: do I have enough “entertainment.” (from a previous lesson) I am looking at that carefully, but I feel good about having few character problems.

[Laurie Reilly]

Laurie has solved her Character Problems! I focused on making sure the male leads were different, and entering their scenes with action. I changed the dialogue for both, and added some action. I also went through and wrote the scenes/dialogue for the 5 places I still had ‘placeholders’. Home stretch, can’t wait to see what the next lesson will bring!

[Margaret]

Margaret’s Draft Two

What I learned: Lots of talking heads/eating scenes.

I concentrated on putting unique action into several talking head scenes to give the scene significance. I also softened by antagonist’s character by giving him some likeable moments.