The B Story
Now that I have the crux of my screenplay together, I'm now thinking about what can be added to give it more dimension... Enter the B Story otherwise known as the subplot. The quick definition of the B story is a secondary plot that runs at the same time as the main (A) story and sometimes ends up being the love story depending on the script.
From what I've noticed, sub-plots can positively affect your A story, negatively affect your A story, or mirror your A story but not really affect it. I'm sure it can do more but those are off the top of my head.
At the moment, I'm leaning towards two subplots : one that will positively affect the A story and the other that will negatively affect it. One is a love story of sorts (my main character makes new friends) and the other is an unrequited love story (secondary character wants recognition from his father). So far I know it sounds really cliche, but let's hope I can do it in an interesting way.
From what I've noticed, sub-plots can positively affect your A story, negatively affect your A story, or mirror your A story but not really affect it. I'm sure it can do more but those are off the top of my head.
At the moment, I'm leaning towards two subplots : one that will positively affect the A story and the other that will negatively affect it. One is a love story of sorts (my main character makes new friends) and the other is an unrequited love story (secondary character wants recognition from his father). So far I know it sounds really cliche, but let's hope I can do it in an interesting way.
Comments
im so glad you have blog about your script. now we can hav more convrsaton. did i tell you about my idea. it is very exiting. when i write more pages i will fill you in.
i am not certin about this sub plot idea. did you need more subplot, you hav a lot of them. maybe when you post new script i see why you think this.
i mean no ofense but you hav beautifull eyes.
your friend.
On topic: I say I want to write a screenplay but all of this A story and B story stuff sounds sooo foreign to me.