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SHOW NOTES:
Elements of a ThrillerOpen with a Bang or a Chill or a Compelling Question
Establish the 4 Ws Early---Who, What, When, and Where
Inciting Incident-Sets the protagonist's story in motion
Establish the Story Question-What does the Protagonist want/need?
Rising Tension
Who/What opposes the Protagonist and Why?
What does the antagonist want/need?
Establish a Time or Situation Endpoint
Scenes advance or obstruct the protagonist's attaining goal
Each power scene poses a question and ends with:
Yes----------Weak
No-----------Better
Yes, but--------Strong
No, and furthermore---Strongest
Convergence of Space and Time-"Life in a Trash Compactor"
Epiphany-Protagonist grasps the solution
Personal Jeopardy-Protagonist must fear for personal safety
Mano a' Mano-Protagonist must confront antagonist "face to face"
Resolution-all major story questions are resolved
