Post by TIA Promotions on Aug 6, 2022 7:47:29 GMT -5
The 22 rules of storytelling, according to Pixar
Adapted from an article here: gizmodo.com/the-22-rules-of-storytelling-according-to-pixar-5916970
#1: Admire your character for trying to do more than they are capable of.
#2: Write for your audience, not yourself.
#3: Start with a theme. It's change into something else by the end of the story.
#4: Use writing prompts like this: Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, ___. One day ___. Because of that, ___. Because of that, ___. Until finally ___.
#5: Simplify your story and combine your side characters.
#6: Make your character do something they aren't good at.
#7: Write your ending first.
#8: Finish your story arcs. Even if they suck. Then move on to the next one.
#9: Figure out what to write next by jotting down the things that WON'T happen next.
#10: Borrow parts and themes from stories you already like.
#11: Get it out of your head and onto paper.
#12: Brainstorm. Then throw away your first few ideas.
#13: Give your characters opinions.
#14: Find the heart of your story. Figure out why this is a story that MUST be told.
#15: Write honestly, as if you were in the situation. Speak truth.
#16: Show the reader what's at stake.
#17: No work is ever wasted. If it sucks now, it might be useful later.
#18: Treat Story writing as a test. Know when you're acing it and when you failed.
#19: Coincidences should be inconvenient. They should never resolve a problem.
#20: Think about stories you dislike and how you would change them to make them something you would like.
#21: Identify with your story and think about what would make you act like them. Make it make sense.
#22: What’s the essence of your story? Most efficient way of telling it? Build from there.
Adapted from an article here: gizmodo.com/the-22-rules-of-storytelling-according-to-pixar-5916970
#1: Admire your character for trying to do more than they are capable of.
#2: Write for your audience, not yourself.
#3: Start with a theme. It's change into something else by the end of the story.
#4: Use writing prompts like this: Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, ___. One day ___. Because of that, ___. Because of that, ___. Until finally ___.
#5: Simplify your story and combine your side characters.
#6: Make your character do something they aren't good at.
#7: Write your ending first.
#8: Finish your story arcs. Even if they suck. Then move on to the next one.
#9: Figure out what to write next by jotting down the things that WON'T happen next.
#10: Borrow parts and themes from stories you already like.
#11: Get it out of your head and onto paper.
#12: Brainstorm. Then throw away your first few ideas.
#13: Give your characters opinions.
#14: Find the heart of your story. Figure out why this is a story that MUST be told.
#15: Write honestly, as if you were in the situation. Speak truth.
#16: Show the reader what's at stake.
#17: No work is ever wasted. If it sucks now, it might be useful later.
#18: Treat Story writing as a test. Know when you're acing it and when you failed.
#19: Coincidences should be inconvenient. They should never resolve a problem.
#20: Think about stories you dislike and how you would change them to make them something you would like.
#21: Identify with your story and think about what would make you act like them. Make it make sense.
#22: What’s the essence of your story? Most efficient way of telling it? Build from there.