Screenwriting 101: Chris McCoy

“When I’m building a character, it takes me a little time to get to know him or her, but eventually I get to a point where I say ‘okay, this is how this woman speaks… this is what this guy’s home looks like.’ Once I understand the characters world, those hidden traits and talents begin to reveal themselves, which can be a little bit strange sometimes — like looking into the private life of someone who you are actually creating. But that’s why it’s important to be as specific as you can with your characters — the more specific you make them, the more ideas will pop into your head about who they are, which makes them even more specific. It’s like a character development feedback loop.”

— Chris McCoy

Go Into The Story interview (February 23, 2012)

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