Lots of stories have a message. Some do a great job of communicating that message in an engaging, seamless manner. And others … do not. But let’s hold off on those examples for another day. I’d rather start with how to do it right. The execution is a large part of it, of course. But the approach also sets the message up for success or failure. Are the writers exploring a theme, or are they trying to teach us a lesson that they’re already certain about? Are they examining how a good person might err, or are they merely pointing the finger at wrongdoers?
Explore, Don't Preach
Explore, Don't Preach
Explore, Don't Preach
Lots of stories have a message. Some do a great job of communicating that message in an engaging, seamless manner. And others … do not. But let’s hold off on those examples for another day. I’d rather start with how to do it right. The execution is a large part of it, of course. But the approach also sets the message up for success or failure. Are the writers exploring a theme, or are they trying to teach us a lesson that they’re already certain about? Are they examining how a good person might err, or are they merely pointing the finger at wrongdoers?