Writing The Love Interest Character - Eric Edson [Screenwriting Masterclass]

[@filmcourage]

Here is the full lecture, "14 Movie Characters Writers Should Know" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmYoq17a7tmbqc

[@jeramahia123]

The problem I've found is that the best romances are often the ones with little-to-no drama. Drama is derived from conflict, and a relationship based on conflict is unstable. And a story without conflict is boring.

[@KajsaBernhardina]

To solve this problem you can have external conflict separating the lovers, for example the forbidden romance trope. Or take a romantic comedy like Pride and Prejudice: conflict between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy stems from both external conflict (incompatible families) and character conflict (misunderstandings between the characters stemming from their character flaws - Darcy has pride, Elizabeth has prejudice). To find love for one another they must overcome these flaws and demonstrate it by the end of the story.

[@stephaneric3021]

Hi Morgan

[@Whimsy3692]

Usually, amateur writers try to push the drama for the sake of entertainment, and it feels like I'm being forced to feel something.

[@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers]

That's subjective

[@skj9163]

Ordinary Days is a great movie that low key works through the difficulties the couple faces.

[@magicarpetFILMS]

Thank you, very helpful. The love interest is so rarely talked about.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Really? Perhaps because it's almost always there.

[@magicarpetFILMS]

@@scottslotterbeck3796 I mean with the depth that Eric breaks it down.

[@roadcrewfilms]

Awesome content! I've got his book and I can tell you guys! It's the best screenwriting book I ever read.

[@murrynathan]

Mr. Edson is correct about one thing. He is indeed a sensual creature!

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Great timing! I've just introduced my love interest into my novel. Neither my protag nor her have met yet, but they will. It will be fun to see how they meet.

[@MrDiscane]

It all in his book btw.

[@hailmedia45]

you should have got the people at Lucas films to watch this before making episode 7 8 and 9

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Yup.

[@ScriptSleuth]

I haven't read his book yet. Anybody recommend it?

[@Maazzzo]

He has a good way of seeing both the over-all picture and the subtleties underlying detail. I'd recommend it, yeah.

[@ScriptSleuth]

@@Maazzzo it's on the list! Thanks.

[@Maazzzo]

thanks for posting this.

[@filmcourage]

We love being able to share Eric's teachings. Thanks for watching Matdy.

[@AaronAox]

That was awesome, Thankyou

[@alexanderwolf5134]

Any chance we can get the full lecture??

[@WickedlyChill]

No

[@aix83]

Americans confusing sexual tension with emotion.

[@ryannixon4138]

Theres a story in the comments section 0.0

[@normap1229]

Did he actually say with Coming to America he went too far, as the movie came out awhile ago?

[@RashonBryan]

Lol I felt that too... but it was go too far back. I think it’s the audience

[@FUNexplosion32]

This is just all online !

[@chrissystewart6268]

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[@reallifestoriesanimated8958]

Want some McDonalds?