Setting
Using these five things can help produce realistic and detailed writing.
What are the five senses?
This archetype is also called The Naïve or The Dreamer. They are often simple by nature.
What is the Innocent?
When first introducing a character in a script you must do this to their name.
What is capitalize?
What is the exposition/beginning?
Conflict involving a shark would be considered this type of conflict.
What is character vs. nature?
Altering this can dramatically change the mood of a film. Complete absence of this can also affect mood.
What is music?
If your character isn't this, your audience may have a hard time connecting with them.
What is likable?
In script writing, this phrase means that a character is speaking either offscreen or to themselves.
What is voice over?
This tells readers and producers exactly what a film is about, avoiding any extraneous details.
What is a synopsis?
When script writing, this is the place where you introduce the scene, setting, and characters.
What is the slug line?
Finish this phrase: Show, don't _______
What is tell?
It is important to give your character this so that the audience can better understand where the character is coming from.
What is a backstory?
Avoid saying "no". Instead, say this.
What is "Yes, and..."
What is the inciting incident?
The rule of _________. A framing device.
What is the rule of thirds?
While place is important for setting, so is this construct.
What is time?
This archetype (often female) serves to support the main character.
Who is The Lover?
Good dialogue is not about what people say, it's about what they _____ ______
What is don't say?
The ________'s journey. A particular plot structure.
What is The Hero's?
What is the rule of 180?
Directors and photographers need to be aware of time when shooting outdoors because this may be compromised.
What is lighting?
A type of novel where an adolescent has to overcome some inner conflict and demonstrate growth.
What is a coming-of-age novel?
When writing dialogue, don't make your characters tell each other these things.
What is information they already know?
This moment is the height of drama.
What is the climax?
Meaning "in the middle of things".
What is in media res?