Boring Characters Is Not a Depth or Backstory Issue

One of the most common notes that I find myself giving in my consultancy work with screenplays is that the characters need to be looked at more. Whether they lack individuality, arcs, backstory, what have you. Making a properly fleshed-out character that a reader or a future viewer cares about is one of screenwriting’s greatest challenges. And the best solutions aren’t what you might think. Let’s talk about some points that Big Red Stripe on YouTube brings up in their video on the subject, as well as my personal two cents. Know the Difference Between a Symptom and an Actual Issue A lot of time

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