PATRICK O'DRISCOLL
SCRIPT EDITOR | STORY CONSULTANT | SCREENWRITER

Keeping audiences hooked relies on meaningful dramatic questions, yet few stories generate tension on the most meaningful level.

Clever concepts and rare characters can entice audiences, but story-long dramatic tension is what keeps them engaged.

Personality goes a long way, but it won't save a protagonist from poorly-written behavior. A deep look at some key behavioral qualities.

Drama without theme is meaningless and meaningless stories get forgotten. Let's examine how best to explore themes in cinematic stories.