How to break free of standard story structures Why cause and effect is the natural language of the brain – and of the story Personality and the secrets of three-dimensional characters How the essential dramatic question drives all great scenes in dramaĬreating original characters by understanding psychological damage and trauma Whether you’re a literary or genre writer, working for page or the screen, you’ll leave the course with new perspectives on your own work and a greater understanding of the neurological common ground of all audiences. You’ll also be introduced to some great examples of storytelling in fiction, film and screen – from James Baldwin to Breaking Bad, Transparent and Kazuo Ishiguro. You’ll learn how the brain creates its sense of self and turns the events of our lives into stories – and how to use these insights to make your own stories more profound, gripping and memorable. This fascinating masterclass takes a radical new approach to storytelling, starting not with plot but with character.
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