Be it through visual media like film and television, radio or podcasts, or our beloved books, we all love a gripping read. But just what are the necessary elements involved in making something exciting and engaging? Here are three keys to creating a compelling drama that are accessible to any creative mind.
Hero vs anti-hero. It may be tempting to create a knight in shining armor, full of virtue and grace, who rides in to save the day. But you know what? Been there, done that. Today’s audiences often show a preference for the anti-hero, someone who may lack the virtues of a traditional hero but who can often be relatable, an everyman who is forced into action by circumstance. Think Walter White or Tony Soprano, someone who by no means is good but who we find ourselves rooting for nonetheless.
We love our vices! Alcoholism, drug abuse, sex addiction, audiences can’t seem to get enough of sin and vice, and when worked into a storyline those vices are surefire ways to grab and hold our attention, especially when the heroes engage in some questionable behavior as well.
Nobody is safe. The good guy always wins and the bad guy always loses, right? Well, not always. Once in a while an unexpected win for the bad guys or a tragedy for the good guys has us every bit as riveted, if not more, than the traditional happily ever after. With no guarantees in outcome and the occasional death or defeat or a pivotal character, a little bit of unpredictability goes along way in creating an absolute nail biter.
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