tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26841407.post5872636797146776127..comments2022-11-05T21:03:01.988+11:00Comments on The Story Department: Who Are You Gonna Call?Karelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01894787076761192228noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26841407.post-77904277899285718532008-06-24T16:41:00.000+10:002008-06-24T16:41:00.000+10:00Hi..interesting topic and great offer you have out...Hi..interesting topic and great offer you have out there!<BR/><BR/>Re your point 1. I have a slightly different reaction to that issue. If I believe that a character does not change and the consultant is telling me about character arc and giving me example after example of films that attest to that, then I consider it somewhat foolish if I don't listen and don't take the concept on board.<BR/><BR/>This said, I have seen a discussion on Story Dept where a reader (?) gave an example of a character NOT having an arc. You agreed with that Karel. I appreciate your open mind on these matters.<BR/><BR/>To me, if you trust your consultant then you are willing to suspend your view and at least engage in some rigorous discourse.<BR/><BR/>I must say that I have seen examples of generalists giving 'better' advice and responses than so called experts. I am not talking about comments on script structure and sequences but rather giving more accurate feedback on whether the basic story 'works'; whether it is confusing and whether one can connect with the protagonist.<BR/><BR/>If I pay for consultancy, I expect detailed analysis and review from the consultant and for my part, to be pushed. I don't expect to be praised unless I am really 'getting it'. This craft is a HUGE learning curve and I think one needs to accept generating multiple errors for a while and that this doesn't equate failure; its just the way it is. If I was given a lot of praise for my first attempts I would either consider enrolling for Mensa or, highly suspicious! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com