A writer or director must work to find a clear sense of direction. Whether comedy or drama, the primary task of the screenwriter tends to be the structuring of the story. On the other hand, a script is said to be character driven if its appeal relies primarily on the development of the characters and the changes that their personalities undergo during the film. Bill Kelley feels that character and story elements work together and offers his own method for getting in touch with one's fictional progeny. Every scene must reveal character and push the story forward.
Many writers begin by discovering who and what their characters are all about.
Frank Pierson tries to find something in his characters that he can relate to his own personality. All rights reserved.