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Q&A: One Big Lie

This is the Q&A segment for ‘One Big Lie.’

Questions Addressed:

  • Which is better? To design the world around the characters of your story, or let the world inform how you create your characters?
  • How do you go about world building? Is it based on the project, or more of a personal preference?
  • What is the minimum version of an art bible, and what would it cover?
  • Where can we draw references & resources from when starting the process?
  • Any tips for not getting lost in world-building throughout the day-to-day?

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    • : Story Science
      • The Storytelling Spell (Part 1) :: How To Hook And Hold Your Audience’s Attention
      • The Storytelling Spell (Part 2) :: How To Create Emotional Effects With Efficient Storytelling
      • The Storytelling Spell (Part 3) :: How To Prepare A Captivating First Act
      • The Storytelling Spell (Part 4) :: How To Craft A Big Emotional Moment
    • : Character
      • A Hero In The Making (Part 1) :: The Science Behind Fiction’s Greatest Characters
      • A Hero In The Making (Part 2) :: Two Questions Your Hero Can’t Live Without
      • A Hero In The Making (Part 3) :: A Simple Technique To Humanize Your Heroes
      • A Hero In The Making (Part 4) :: No Pain, No Gain
      • A Hero In The Making (Part 5) :: A Step-By-Step Guide
      • Character Development Case Study #1 :: The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
      • Character Development Case Study #2 :: Taxi Driver
      • Ten Heads Are Better Than One :: How To Develop A Full Cast Of Characters With Confidence
    • : Theme & Plot
      • Storytelling From The Inside Out (Part 1) :: Beyond The Hero’s Journey
      • Storytelling From The Inside Out (Part 2) :: Introducing Conflict
      • Storytelling From The Inside Out (Part 3) :: Breaking Acts Into Manageable Pieces
      • Storytelling From The Inside Out (Part 4) :: Bringing Your Entire Story Onto A Single Sheet Of Paper
      • Storytelling From The Inside Out (Part 5) :: Structuring Multiple Storylines
      • The Simplest Way To Tell A Meaningful Story (Part 1) :: Demystifying Theme
      • The Simplest Way To Tell A Meaningful Story (Part 2) :: Four Essential Qualities Of A Powerful Theme
      • The Simplest Way To Tell A Meaningful Story (Part 3) :: How To Effectively Phrase Your Theme
      • The Simplest Way To Tell A Meaningful Story (Part 4) :: How To Brainstorm Your Story With A Theme Mind Map
      • The Simplest Way To Tell A Meaningful Story (Part 5) :: How To Visualize Your Theme In A Scene
      • The Simplest Way To Tell A Meaningful Story (Part 6) :: Developing Sequences & Scenes
    • : Writers’ Block
      • Facing The Blank Page (Part 1) :: Overcoming Creative Fear Forever
      • Facing The Blank Page (Part 2) :: Developing A Storytelling Habit
      • Facing The Blank Page (Part 3) :: Becoming An Idea Archaeologist
    • : Pitching
      • Step-by-Step Loglines
    • : Live Summit Sessions
      • Live Story Q&A: Story & Self-Promotion
      • Live Story Q&A: Protagonists, Brevity And Knowing What To Cut
      • Live Story Q&A: Layouts, Outlines And Keeping Your Audience Interested
      • Live Story Q&A: Humor, Maps And Empathizing With Antagonists
      • Live Story Q&A: Lies, Truths And The Adventure In Getting Lost
      • Live Story Q&A: Picturing Words, Post-Its And Peeks Behind The Curtain
      • Live Story Q&A: Sturdy Titles, Changing Themes And A Process Break-Down
      • Live Story Q&A: A Character’s Tics, Traits And Four Panel Comic Strips
      • Live Story Q&A: Alien Invasions, Climactic Battles And The Unifying Power Of Theme
      • Live Story Q&A: Thumbnailing, Visual Storytelling And How To Face The Strange Days
    • : OA Live!
      • Resource: Reading/Watch List
      • The Power Of Personal Projects
      • The Purposeful Personal Project: Money And Expectation
      • Assignment: Focused Versatility and Finding Your Next Creative Calling
      • Q&A: The Purposeful Personal Project
      • Stories Are Meant To Be Heard: You And Your Audience
      • Q&A: Stories Are Meant To Be Heard
      • Down & Dirty: Why Your Best Story Is The One You Are Afraid To Tell
      • Q&A: Down & Dirty
      • Made To Fit: Start A Project You Know You Can Finish
      • Q&A: Made To Fit
      • One Big Lie: Making Your World Believable
      • Q&A: One Big Lie
      • What’s Your Point? Why Theme Is Everything
      • Homework + Q&A: What’s Your Point?
      • Theme “Hot Seat” With Brian McDonald
      • Q&A: Theme “Hot Seat” With Brian McDonald
      • Engines & Oceans: Plotting Your Story From Beginning To End
      • Q&A: Engines & Oceans
      • X-Ray Visualization: Character Design From The Inside Out
      • Less Is More… Effort: Crafting Catchy Titles & Snappy Loglines
      • Q&A: Less Is More… Effort
      • Every Balloon Needs A String: Finding Collaborators Who Will Bring Out The Best In You
      • Q&A: Every Balloon Needs A String
      • International Collaboration
      • Q&A: International Collaboration
      • How To Finish An Ambitious Personal Project
      • Q&A: How To Finish An Ambitious Personal Project
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