Unlock the Secret Trick Top Screenwriters Use to Instantly Transform Their Characters
Ever found yourself scribbling away on a killer script idea only to hit a wall when it comes to breathing life into your characters? You know the drill—getting that dreaded note saying your characters feel as flat as a pancake. Believe me, I’ve been there, and it’s maddening. But what if I told you there’s a single, often-overlooked hack that can supercharge your character development—making your characters smell, feel, and act* real, not just puppets on a page? This isn’t some nebulous “just feel it out” advice. We’re talking about cracking the very core of what makes your characters tick—their motivations, fears, and desires—using a rather ingenious tool called… the Enneagram.
It might sound like one of those personality tests you take for fun, or maybe even a dash of astrology sprinkled over Myers-Briggs, but trust me, this system is a game-changer for screenwriters. With just nine fundamental personality types—and yes, there’s way more nuance hidden in those “wings” and layers—you can map out your characters’ deepest drives in ways that make them jump off the page and hook your audience.
Ready to ditch that two-dimensional snooze fest and dive into character creation with laser-focused clarity? Let’s unravel how the Enneagram can transform your screenplay from forgettable to unforgettable.
