Cole Haddon is many things: a feature writer, a showrunner, a novelist, but he's grown an incredibly loyal community for his STORY brain, which mostly congregates on his very popular substack.
Today we discuss tone, genre, and plot through a case study in which we compare two very popular TV shows: The Bear and Ted Lasso. In this discussion, we'll trace how, despite them sharing a lot narratively (plot), they exist in totally unique WORLDS when it comes to tone and genre (and why this matters.)
For a deep dive into Cole's brilliant story brain, check out his substack: https://substack.com/@colehaddon
78 | Character Poles: A Simple but POWERFUL Way To Shape Your Characters
77 | Finding, Acquiring, and Keeping A Literary Manager w/ Charlie Gogolak
76 | How To GIVE Great Notes On Writing
75 | Finding Your Brand as a Writer w/ Manager Alison Mann
74 | Finding Self-Compassion For Your Writing...And YOURSELF w/ Dr. Kristin Neff
73 | 6 Essential Tips for TV Writers
72 | Three-Dimensional Character Toolbox: Wants, Desires, and Agency
71 | Agency & Writer’s Assistant Jobs: Everything You Need To Know
70 | Stephen Karam On Crafting Authenticity In Our Writing
69 | Discovering (And Honing) Your Comedic Voice w/ Shantira Jackson & Dewayne Perkins
68 | Building The Emotional Fortitude To Be A Screenwriter
67 | Knowing When To Quit A Project (But Stay On The Path)
66 | Monique N. Matthews On Mentorship and Writing For Hallmark
65 | Discussing The Work/Life Balance Of Screenwriting
64 | Balancing Characters, Humor, and Action w/ Nicole Perlman
63 | LIVE From The Austin Film Festival: Story Workshop
62 | How To Find Truth in Comedy w/ Sam Bain
61 | Writing Across Multiple Genres And Finding Your Voice w/ Sean Presant
60 | How To Break Into A TV Writer's Room w/ Stacy Rukeyser
59 | LIVE From the London Screenwriter's Festival: Why Do We Write?
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