So much of the time we spend writing is focusing on what happens in the main plot. As a result, we often forget other things have to happen as well. Writing movies and TV shows is not an easy thing to do. You have to juggle characters, their motivations, and make sure the audience cares about all of them. Today, I want to go over the stuff that happens outside of the main plot, the subplots, and the B-stories that make your movie or TV show feel whole. We'll learn about the strategies you can use while developing them, and we'll look at some great examples. I also want to take a deeper dive into the idea of romantic subplots, since they're so popular. All right, enough stalling, let's leave the main plot behind and dig into what's left. How to Make Your Screenwriting Subplots Shine Before you know how to write great subplots, I think you better know the exact definition of what they are and how you can use them. What is a Subplot? In screenwriting for film and television, a subplot is one of the threads of the plot that is supporting the main plot. There can be more than one subplot, and they can have crossover scenes with the main plot. Subplots usually have their own supporting characters besides the protagonist or antagonist. They have their own wants, desires, and arcs. Are subplots different than B-stories? Many people use these terms interchangeably, but there are...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 13 March, 2024