The "fish out of water" trope is one of the most valuable storytelling techniques. Here's why. Do you have trouble finding a narrative device that helps you get all your exposition out while also crafting the beats necessary to get your character to arc? While there is no real magic formula to writing a screenplay, the "fish out of water" trope is an excellent crutch or trope that can help writers new and experienced layout a story that's engaging for the audience and easy for the writer to outline and write. Let's explain the trope, go over its use in film and TV, and talk about why it's an excellent formula for screenplay success. The "fish out of water" idiom refers to a character who is removed from their normal day to day and has to catch up with their new outlook on the world. This writing trope is very popular in TV pilot episodes, action movies, and across almost any genre. If the character adapts fast to the new environment, it's said they are like "a duck takes to water." Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 23 September, 2019