When I settle in for the night and need a show that just makes me laugh, I'll put on The Office. It was the perfect sitcom, one that lasted a while with the best characters, that also delivered some of the most rewatchable jokes.Now, watching TV can be a way to procrastinate on my new writing, but you'd be surprised how much gold you can mine from Scranton's most dysfunctional paper company when it comes to crafting a script.So, let's dive into three big lessons this mockumentary masterpiece can teach us. - YouTubewww.youtube.com1. Character is King (and Queen, and Dwight)I know, I know, "character is king" is practically etched on every screenwriting guru's expensive tombstone. But The Office lasted as long as it did because it created people you wanted to keep watching.Every single character, even the seemingly minor ones, has a clear want, a distinct personality, present flaws, and a unique way of interacting with the world.These people were easy to understand, and what was complicated about them was seeing them try to get what they wanted. Think about how long it took Jim and Pam to get together, or how Michael was able to be loved by his staff, or even the idea that Dwight just wanted power.So, don't just give your characters a job description. What do they desperately want? What are they afraid of? What's their biggest flaw, and how does it drive the story?Dial down on these people and flesh them out. - YouTubewww.youtube.com2. Embrace...
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