Inside Story by Marks, Dara -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents Introduction Part I Laying a Strong Foundation

One In The Beginning: The Word

It Was the Best of Scripts, It Was the Worst of Scripts… Houston, We Have a Problem Trust the Force Within No More “Mr. Nice Guy” The Eternal Story The Why Factor Getting to the Gold—The Transformational Arc

Two Plot: Lights, Camera, Action!

Conflict, Action, and Goal Deepening the Plot One Story, One Plot Naming the Plot Case Studies

Three Character: Getting To The Heart Of The Matter

The Myth of the “Hero” Myth Identifying the Protagonist Secondary Characters Co-Protagonists There's More to a Protagonist Than Meets the Eye Case Studies

Four Theme: Defining Intention

Making Meaning Some Assembly Required Write What You Know The Language of the Heart Finding the Thematic Goal Setting Up a Thematic Structure Case Studies Write What You Don’t Know

Five The Fatal Flaw: Bringing Characters to Life

Sacred Trust System Breakdown The Fatal Flaw Finding the Fatal Flaw Turning Theme into Character Backstory Turning Theme into Plot On the Other Hand… Case Studies

Part II Building The Arc of Character

Six Inside Structure: Swimming In The Deep End

Structure—That Dirty Little Word The Dynamic Duo A Bend in the Road The Pattern of Life The Sphere of Influence From Here to Quaternity Getting Back in Shape As Simple As ABC The Wholly Triad Case Studies Putting It All Together

Seven Act I: Fade In…

Where to Start?! Anatomy of a First Act Image Is Everything No Points for Ambiguity The Great Unknown Taking a Turn for the Worst A Rude Awakening Case Studies

Eight Act II—Part One: What Goes Up…

The Dreaded Second Act Three’s Company Make Way for the Midpoint Looking Inward The Moment of Truth Case Studies

Nine Act II—Part Two: …Must Come Down

Amazing Grace The Fall The Death Experience A Tragic Turn Getting More Than You Bargained For Case Studies

Ten Act III: Down and Dirty

Let the Chips Fall Where They May On Shaky Ground Moment of Decision All Good Things Must Come to an End In Defense of “Happily Ever After” Case Studies

Epilogue Infinite Possibilities Glossary Filmography About the Author