Unlock the Hidden Flaws Making Your Script Characters Flat—and Transform Them Into Unforgettable Heroes Today
Ever been slapped with the dreaded note that your script characters feel “flat”? You’re not alone—it’s like the screenwriter’s equivalent of being told your soufflé fell flat in the oven. But here’s a brutal truth: your plot isn’t the star of the show; your characters are. The story only really matters because of the people living through it. So why do so many scripts end up with cardboard cutouts instead of living, breathing humans? Because writers often force their characters to dance to the tune of the plot instead of letting the characters call the shots. What if I told you that flipping this dynamic is the secret sauce to writing characters who jump off the page and lodge themselves in your audience’s hearts (or hell, even their brains)? In this piece, you’ll learn how to dig deep, respect your characters’ realities—even the unsavory ones—and let their choices bend the plot. You’ll see why understanding a character like Cal Hockley from Titanic not only evades the “flat” stigma but invites genuine empathy for the “villain.” So, if you’re ready to breathe some much-needed oxygen into your characters, you’re in the right place.
