Lesson 5

[CJ Lyons]

CJ’s Layers and Reveals

What I learned from this assignment is that setting up “covers” early on can lead to multiple reveals of multiple layers

For the pilot there were only two plot reveals—each opening the big season/series questions that have several layers.

I did add several character “covers” that will lead to revealing various layers of who they really are compared to who they appear to be when first met as well as at least one layer reveal for each main character, each setting up new questions.

[Lloyd Shellenberger]

Module 3 Lesson 5

Lloyd’s Layers and Reveals

What I learned from this assignment is that setting up reveals early will add to the intrigue later.

Working hard every day to become the best writer I can be and as a result i do become the best writer in Hollwood.

For my pilot I have built in several clues that will lead to huge reveals. The Puzzle Works murdered Col. Greene’s wife to bring him back into the fold. Desmoines is going through a divorce and is broke. Lt. Greene is prone to addictions and unfaithful. The Puzzle Works is a brutal and powerful organization that kills the woman Greene was with in the first act, but They cover it up in a bar fire.

I added character “covers” such as SGT. Jones being an Agent either for the Puzzle Works or the FBI. SPC. Jones committed murder before he joined the Army. The Puzzle Works can make that go away. The first episodes set up a relationship with Greene’s crew and the DEA. The first episode is designed to create more questions than answers.