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195 | Dustin Lance Black: Writing (And Adapting) Compelling Protagonists

By The Screenwriting Life

9:54 AM EDT on May 30, 2024

TSL WORKSHOPS EMAIL LIST: www.thescreenwritinglife.co/workshopsFriend of the show Dustin Lance Black is back to talk about the central lynchpin of a great film: the protagonist. Lance is known for his complicated heroes (often real people) who draw us in and don't let go. Today, we discuss how to draw a protagonist that will hold an audience's attention, and perhaps more importantly, what to avoid so that same audience won't lose interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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