🖋️Writing is about capturing the messy and beautiful aspects of life
🎭Conflict and tragedy provide depth and allow characters to evolve
🌑Exploring the darkness within us adds complexity to our stories
📚Finding meaning in tragedy and conflict creates a connection with the audience
💡Writing virtuous characters with hidden evil or evil characters with a revealed darkness intrigues the audience
Why is writing about tragedy and conflict important?
—Tragedy and conflict provide depth and meaning to stories, allowing characters to evolve and creating an emotional connection with the audience.
How do you write evil characters?
—To write evil characters, embrace the dark aspects of humanity within yourself and let go of the fear of being judged. Explore the motivations and inner workings of the character to bring authenticity to their actions.
Is it more interesting to write virtuous characters with hidden evil or openly evil characters?
—Both types of characters can be intriguing. Virtuous characters with hidden evil allow the audience to discover their darkness, while openly evil characters provide a clear sense of conflict and create a sense of tension and anticipation.
What makes a story impactful?
—A impactful story captures the complexities of human emotions and experiences. It explores the depths of tragedy and conflict, allowing characters to evolve and find meaning in their journey.
Should writers apologize for their genre preferences?
—No, writers should embrace their genre preferences and write what resonates with them personally. Every story has value, and there is an audience for every genre.
01:32Writing is about capturing the messy and beautiful aspects of life
03:44Conflict and tragedy provide depth and allow characters to evolve
10:51Exploring the darkness within us adds complexity to our stories
16:04Finding meaning in tragedy and conflict creates a connection with the audience
21:11Writing virtuous characters with hidden evil or evil characters with a revealed darkness intrigues the audience
