Michael Welles Schock

  • Movie News

Hollywood’s Four Classic Narrative Types, Part II: Hero Versus the World

The four narrative types established in my previous article, Celebratory, Cautionary, Tragic, and Cynical have one thing in common: they…

7 years ago
  • Screenwriting

Hollywood’s Four Classic Narrative Types, Part I: When the Bad Guys Win

Cinematic stories give lessons on human thought and behavior. This is their most basic social purpose. The story places a…

7 years ago
  • First Draft

First Draft: Conceptualize Courtship in Your Screenplay By Understanding the Romantic Subplot

In partnership with Creative Screenwriting and ScreenCraft, “First Draft” is a series on everything to do with screenwriting. It is a common narrative…

7 years ago
  • First Draft

First Draft: Understand The Humility Arc To Allow Your Story’s Heroes To Succeed

In partnership with Creative Screenwriting and ScreenCraft, “First Draft” is a series on everything to do with screenwriting. What quality makes a hero?…

8 years ago
  • First Draft

First Draft: What are Plot Patterns, and Why Should You Identify Them in Movies?

In partnership with Creative Screenwriting and ScreenCraft, “First Draft” is a series on everything to do with screenwriting. What if I told you…

8 years ago