1. A story deals with characters' emotional needs. This is true for every story. Even a war drama. 2. It's important to approach the formation of characters with affection and to empathize with them. Lack of compassion towards a character is often indicative of inadequate comprehension of their essence. 3. The inciting incident can stem from inner drives, rather than external forces. The inciting incident can exist as a backstory, before the on-screen narrative even begins. 4