Do you know the difference between story and plot? They're not interchangeable and the proper definitions go a long way in your writing. When you sit down to write a screenplay you have so many things to figure out. But most of them are interlinked to the story, plot, and characters. We've covered a lot about characters lately, from getting them to arc to developing them, but when it comes to story and plot, things get complicated. Plot and story often get interchanged in conversation, but they're actually very different. So what's the difference between plot and story? Today we'll cover that question and, later, see what Seth Rogen has to say about it. What is story? The story is what the movie is truly about. Boy meets girl? Overcoming anxieties? Love above all else? What lies at the heart of your tale? Your story is the timeline of events that happens within your screenplay or TV episode. It's a sequence of scenes that collect the narrative together. If you're having trouble cracking your story, you want to use our Story Map Outlining Tool to help you build this Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 25 April, 2019