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Learn about common misconceptions screenwriters have regarding character arcs in this 10-minute video featuring Adam Argot, an experienced director, writer, and story consultant who has worked across film, TV, games, and publishing for over 15 years. Discover the fundamental errors writers make when crafting character development and understand the proper approach to creating compelling character transformations. Explore how character arcs should function within story structure and gain insights from someone who has taught at CalArts and served as a guest lecturer in the USC Screenwriting Program. Understand the relationship between character development and narrative progression, and learn practical techniques for avoiding the pitfalls that weaken character-driven storytelling in screenplays.
