13 Top Screenplays available for Download from the Studios

Download PDF versions of the screenplays of some of the past years best received films.

Finding Story Goals

In setting out the plot, we need to think about the main character.
What does the character want? What is the character's goal, the long term goal?
The character is striving toward something. It should be a measurable goal, achievable goal, though difficult.
The character's goal is something that the character is passionate about.

So I started banging my head trying to find the story goal that I would use. It is hard to get it out. Then I started looking at these lists to pick one.

• How to Create a Plot Outline in Eight Easy Steps
• The Story Goal: Your Key To Creating A Solid Plot Structure  
• Plot Goals Seeing Is Believing

Story Goals vs Plot Goals: There's a difference between story goals and plot goals. Story goals are the larger thematic goals that usually describe the character growth or the idea behind the tale. They're more conceptual, and work as a guide in determining the types of plot goals your protagonist will encounter. Plot goals are the physical things your protagonist does to achieve those more lofty story goals.
Story goal: To find love again after a bad breakup. (this is what the story is about)
Plot goal: To go to the museum and talk to cute guys. (this is one thing the protagonist does during the story)

From Goal - Conflict - Stakes. Why You Need All Three 

 

Do you have more ways to find a story goal?

4 Terrific Places to Share Writing and Critique Work

Here are some of the forums I have found to share writing and critique peer works.

• Scribophile
• Triggerstreet Labs
• StoryWrite
• Talentville

What sites have you found for sharing your writing and offering critiques.