Jakob Straub
Jakob is a freelance writer and storyteller. He publishes creative fiction in English and German and assists other writers with the development of plot and characters to shape their manuscripts into compelling stories.
Articles by Jakob Straub
Formatting
22 MIN READ / March 9, 2022
The Three-Act Structure in Screenwriting
This article details everything you need to know about the use of the three-act structure for writing screenplays, with definitions, tips and examples.
Character Development
11 MIN READ / February 10, 2020
Screenwriting Exercises: Character Creation Step By Step
This article is a step-by-step guide to character creation so you can develop a compelling hero for your movie. As a bonus, we’ll also talk about creating villains.
Story
9 MIN READ / January 5, 2020
Historical Drama Screenwriting: The Difference Between Real And Reel
In this article, we address the differences between fact and fiction in historical drama screenwriting. Using the miniseries Chernobyl as a case study, we look at the storytelling devices of fictionalized narratives in historical drama.
Breakdowns
11 MIN READ / December 6, 2019
The Third Man: Breaking Down A Classic Thriller
It is is a classic mystery thriller and acclaimed cinema masterpiece. This break-down will examine the plot elements and character development of the movie to illustrate thriller screenwriting techniques.
Story
11 MIN READ / December 5, 2019
5 Elements Of A Great Screenplay
Jakob Straub develops 5 essential element of a great screenplay: character, want and need, plot, structure and conflict.
