Writing Strong Characters - The Important Distinction Between Want and Need

Writing Strong Characters - The Important Distinction Between Want and Need

In this video I explore one of the most overlooked aspects of screenwriting, "Want Vs. Need", and apply it to Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, and Toy Story. Check out my Screenwriting Playlist:    • Screenwriting & Film Theory   Subscribe and follow me at:   / daniel_whidden   Translate this video: https://www.youtube.com/timedtext_vid...

Writing Strong Characters - The Important Distinction Between Want and Need
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