Story Genius, Part II: External Gauntlets & Internal Growth: Story Genius Part 3 Explored

In this video script, Blake Reichenbach continues his analysis of Lisa Cron's book 'Story Genius' by delving into part three, which focuses on integrating plot with protagonist development. Reichenbach discusses how Cron shifts from character backstory to present action, emphasizing the distinction between plot (sequence of events) and story (character's internal growth). Cron introduces a novel blueprinting system using scene cards to create a cause and effect structure, urging writers to create compelling arcs that are both realistic and contextually relevant. Reichenbach also highlights key chapters on designing emotional and logical story elements and integrating subplots and secondary characters. He concludes the script by praising Cron’s rigorous approach to writing, the value of extensive pre-writing activities, and the significant impact 'Story Genius' has had on his own writing process.

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