CONFLICT #2: Conflict vs Combat
I encounter lots of filmmakers, fiction writers and business leaders who, like Dan, mistakenly believe that conflict must be big, action packed and extraordinary.
THE BREAKER OF CHAINS
As futile – and maybe dangerous – as it may be to enter into the raging battle over the conclusion of Game of Thrones, I’ve become combat weary over…
CONFLICT #1: Tiger
Last month (at the time I’m writing this), Tiger Woods won the Masters Golf Tournament for the 5th time in his career.
WHAT DOES YOUR HERO WANT? #6: Revealing Your Hero’s Desires
Let’s finish this series by going through all the types of desires we’ve discussed, making certain that they don’t get confusing.
WHAT DOES YOUR HERO WANT? #5: Sameness
In this series of articles exploring the various goals your hero will pursue, all the desires have had one thing in common: they all serve to move your hero…
WHAT DOES YOUR HERO WANT? #4: Preliminary Goals and Ultimate Objectives
Defining your hero’s Outer Motivation can sometimes seem confusing because it can easily be mistaken for two of your hero’s other desires.