http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5IPjSTvuRs I've always said that a good story is about an interesting somebody, who wants something badly, and is having trouble getting it. The "wanting something" is the objective and the "having trouble getting it" are the obstacles along the way, but none of that matters if we don't care about that "somebody" – your protagonist. When creating an interesting protagonist, it's essential that your audience cares about the character, hoping the character will do the right thing, but constantly fearing that the character will make…

Screenplay Genre: Comedy / Romance Movie Time: 125 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Reed convinces Julia that it ‘s a good idea to go to San Francisco to surprise her boyfriend, Harrison, for Valentine’s Day. (00:18:25)