Why is the Cop on the Job?

“Why” cops do what they are do and “Why” they are affected by the job

#TypesTuesday – Archetype or Character Type? Wizards in Harry Potter

#TypesTuesday – There is no one way to be a wizard.

Power and Game of Thrones

The Game of Throne brings its relationships to life with complex characters that have a specific point of view and whose actions are always consistent with their particular way of looking at the world, their role in the world, and their philosophy of life, love, and power.

Vintage Cop Shows – Why Is The Cop On The Job?

“How” a crime is solved is so much less important than “Why” the cops are doing what they are doing and “Why” they are affected by the job. If there is no “Why” it’s just cops going through the motions.

The Power of Truth Book – New for 2012 – Excerpt

The plot, the investigation, or the inquiry is the way a character reveals him or her self. Character is action. The actions a character takes over the course of the story tells the audience what the character truly values and what the hear of the story is.

#TypesTuesday – The Dark Knight Rises

#TypesTuesday – Nolan’s Batman trilogy is remarkably consistent in its emotional and psychological characterizations.

What is Power?

Different Character Types have very different views of what power is.

Thriller Book Excerpt – Power of Truth Conundrums

All great Power of Truth stories — mysteries, thrillers, suspense, and detective stories answer these key questions.

#TypesTuesday – The Avengers

#TypesTuesday – Each Avenger is absolutely true to their Character Type.

#ThinkpieceThursday – The Hunger Games & Twilight

#ThinkpieceThursday – The Hunger Games has great characters and a Power of Truth story structure- an unbeatable combination.