Scriptwriter Michael Hague suggests there are 12 parts to every good story:
- Main character
- Setup - explain the challenge the main character has
- Empathy - connects audience to main character
- Opportunity
- New situation
- Pursuit
- Conflict
- Supporting characters
- Transformation
- Climax
- Aftermath - result from the main character's transformation
- Theme - how you want your audience to use the lesson of the story
Tim Wilson
Professional Speech Coach
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