Mr. Freeman showed us that by making Melvin literary and artistic as well as capable of suffering emotionally, Andrus and Brooks created a powerful rooting interest in Melvin's character. As It Gets is tight and polished. Not only does it sound natural, it advances the storyline or reveals character. A slam is a technique that forces the characters to confront their fears or limitations, their blocks or their wounds. Essentially, the writer slams a scene into the character's arc.
Slams can be positive or negative, happy or unhappy.
As It Gets for all three characters. The key to effective slams is that each slam is different. For more information, call the number at the start of this article or visit his Web site. Mr. Freeman is also available for script consultations. Nina De Castro is a professional misanthrope.