Here's how to use the Character Map to create the beginning, middle and
end of your story. It's a way to test whether the emotional
dynamics, journey and transformation rings true for your
story and character.
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The Beginning of the Story |
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In the beginning of the story or screenplay, the Fear drives the character to create his or her Mask. The Mask is not the character's real self, it is the personna the character uses to hide, deny or “mask” his or her fear.
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Identifying the Want |
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At the start of the story or screenplay something happens to upset the character’s balance or initiates some kind of change in the character’s situation. The character identifies something he or she desires or wants.
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The Middle of the Story |
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In the middle of the story or screenplay the character's Fear causes problems. Strengths become weaknesses and the character is tempted to tumble into a variety of traps.
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Identifying the Need |
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The character’s Want conflicts with the Need in the script. Which (the want or the need) will the character sacrifice or surrender? Which Price will the character pay for his or her choice?
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Identifying the Price |
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The Price is the audience's pay off for watching the character struggle. The Price must be staggeringly expensive for the character in order for the audience to care deeply about the story or the film's outcome.
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