Matt Bird returns to discuss character flaws in relation to their flip-side strengths.

Referenced in the episode:

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The Cockeyed Caravan
Matt’s Ultimate Story Checklist
Tootsie
Sherlock
Elementary
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
The Americans
Almost Human
The Hurt Locker
The King’s Speech

Also, the iPhone/iPad app The Storyometer has been updated, featuring many more prompts and ideas for your brainstorming pleasure (plus important bug fixes).

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More about this show, for new listeners:

In The Narrative Breakdown, Cheryl Klein, James Monohan, and other guest co-hosts discuss storytelling tips and techniques of interest to any writer, student, or fan of quality creative writing, screenwriting, playwriting, fan fiction, English literature, etc. Each episode, Cheryl and James draw upon their respective experiences in publishing and filmmaking to analyze popular novels, movies, plays, television shows, short stories, and song lyrics. Featuring various co-hosts and writers, as well as material from Cheryl Klein’s book ‘Second Sight’ and James’ iPhone / iPad app ‘The Storyometer.’