The incomparable Kurt Vonnegut gave a lecture once in which he discussed the shapes of stories. Stories of all types, he points out, have very nice curves that can be plotted on a chart. His thoughts apply to screenplays, novels, poems, and everything in between.
Learn from Vonnegut’s example. You may have a brilliant idea that you think breaks all the molds of what stories are supposed to be. Trust me — it doesn’t. Or if it truly does, it’s probably not a very compelling story.
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