The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling

This book walks aspiring writers through the fascinating world of character-driven screenwriting, explaining how a family of characters surrounds the protagonist and influences their transformation process. It is a must-have for screenwriting students and those looking at advanced story development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 339 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Character drives plot. This book, based on this principle, takes aspiring writers on a captivating journey into the realm of character-driven screenwriting. By immersing themselves in their characters, writers initiate a natural process that shapes the story's structure and all the elements that contribute to a well-crafted narrative. Myers delves into the protagonist's journey and their "unity arc," highlighting how a family of characters surrounds the protagonist and influences their transformative journey. This user-friendly guide offers engaging activities to assist writers of all levels in developing their stories from concept to a detailed scene-by-scene outline. Drawing from a popular workshop led by Myers with over a thousand writers across various experience levels, this book is a vital resource for screenwriting students, both undergraduate and graduate, as well as those seeking advanced story development.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 155 x 232 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030796815
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022