[ScreenwritingU] Article: Subtext For Nice Characters

In this issue: ARTICLE: Subtext For Nice Characters? LAST CHANCE : Subtext Secrets Screenwriting Class TELECONFERENCE: "How To Get an Agent ", Febrary 9, 2012 ARTICLE: Subtext For Nice Characters? People often write "nice" characters, but many times, a nice character comes across as bland or superficial or even dull. For a nice character to be interesting, it has to have something going on beneath the surface. You want this character to be liked, but you need the character to be interesting, maybe even intriguing. How can a nice character have subtext without becoming evil? I often get that question when I speak at conferences, but it is usually phrased like this: "What! How can my character have subtext? They're nice." The answer is simply this: Subtext has nothing to do with "nice." Stay with me here. If combining "nice" and subtext is confusing for you, then you'll love what you're about to learn. In almost every screenplay, there's a "nice" character. And it often takes more work to discover their subtext than that of an "evil" character. But once you do, you have a role that many actors will be drawn to...and you'll show up as a pro. So it is worth it. Subtext is about deeper meanings. "Nice" is how the character behaves, maybe even a character trait. Once you have established that your character is nice, from that point on, we expect them to be nice. Now, what are you going to do with that? A person could be nice, but confused at the same time. Or they could be nice, but unhappy. Or they could be nice, but be angry about some situation. Or they could be nice, but they have bad luck. BTW, these aren't the only ways to give a nice character subtext Discover the subtext in your nice character. Read more           Subtext Secrets Screenwriting Class If you're like most screenwriters, you're likely confused about subtext. You know you need it in your script. You may be able to recognize it in a professional screenplay. But you've received so many different opinions and misconceptions on what subtext is that you STILL aren't sure how to use it like the pros so that every page of your screenplay engages readers on a deep, emotional level. If you want to take the next step to becoming a professional screenwriter, you need to master subtext. You NEED the Subtext Secrets class. "How I wish I'd found your course seven years ago ... Applying your subtext approach instantly revealed how quickly my writing could grow. It's been an amazing journey up those Ten Subtext Assignments Steps!" --Suzye Marino PRICE:  $90 DATES: Jan 31 - Feb 9th, 20112 WHERE:  Online. To register, go to http://www.screenwritingu.com/enroll2.htm. Learn more.           Upcoming Classes Subtext Secrets Pushing the Envelope Writing Fresh & Edgy Screenwriting Advanced Dialogue           Teleconference: "How To Get An Agent " - February 9 at 6pm PST Sign Up for the Conference! It's FREE! If you want an agent or manager, you need to know the rules of that business relationship. You need to know the rules, the reality, and the roadmap that will get you in the door and to the point of being a represented writer.           "This call changed my whole vision, plan, and focus."             Audrey Jacobs In this 90 minute teleconference, you'll learn... REALITY: Strategies that came from over 100 interviews with agents and managers. The fundamentals of landing an Agent or Manager. The four mistakes everyone advises writers to make with agents! RULES: The Rules of Engagement with Agents How to be a Great Client ROADMAP: 8 Strategies for Landing a Manager or Agent. Sign Up!   Like this issue? Visit our website. Copyright © 2011 ScreenwritingU, all rights reserved www.ScreenwritingU.com | site_team@ScreenwritingU.com | You are currently signed up for ScreenwritingU's newsletters. Unsubscribe Here.