The Two Rules of Drama There are two rules critical to the creation of good drama. Write them out and stick them somewhere important. The first rule is that all drama develops from character. This means that the person who the film is clearly about will always shape the direction of the story. Plot does not happen to a character.
Plot happens as a result of choices that the character makes.
The second rule is that the most important journey is the hero's journey of self. This means that no matter what happens to a character, if they do not appear to have been changed by their experiences, the story will not feel complete. These two rules form the foundation for all good story development and will be referred to often here as we attempt to build a good script. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. The hero of a screenplay is simply the main character whose actions drive the story.