The Power of Stakes and Sacrifice in Your Story

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Robots Talk About Screenwriting

Naomi Beaty

17 episodes

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Looking for practical, clear, and straightforward screenwriting advice? Welcome to Robots Talk About Screenwriting! On this podcast, you'll hear screenwriting insights delivered by AI voices. (The robots!) But rest assured, the source material is all written by a human (me!). Hi, I'm Naomi Beaty -- screenwriting consultant, teacher, and author. This podcast is simply meant to be a fun, low-key way to share some of the hundreds of screenwriting articles I've written in a new format. Perfect for listening on a walk or while you're brainstorming your next big idea. New episodes weekly!

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The Power of Stakes and Sacrifice in Your Story | Ep. 6

Robots Talk About Screenwriting

10 minutes 13 seconds

2 months ago

The Power of Stakes and Sacrifice in Your Story | Ep. 6

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 6

“Why do we care?” If you’ve ever gotten that note on your screenplay, unclear stakes might be the culprit. In this article, we’ll unpack what story stakes really are, why they matter, how to make them resonate — and how sacrifice works hand-in-hand to deepen emotional impact. With examples from Chopped to Die Hard, this is your crash course in making readers care.

📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://www.writeandco.com/articles/stakes-and-sacrifice📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter—ABOUT THE SHOW

Looking for practical, clear, and straightforward screenwriting advice?

Welcome to Robots Talk About Screenwriting! On this podcast, you'll hear screenwriting insights delivered by AI voices. (The robots!) But rest assured, the source material is all written by a human (me!).

Hi, I'm Naomi Beaty -- screenwriting consultant, teacher, and author of The Screenplay Outline Workbook and Story Structure Made Easy. I help writers craft emotionally resonant, structurally sound screenplays through consultations, workshops, and practical resources.

I've been writing about screenwriting online since 2018, and this show features "discussions" of my articles, brought to life by synthetic hosts.

I feed the robots only articles I've personally written. And I'll include extra notes when something needs clarification. But, just like when you listen to humans, don't take anything you hear as gospel. As always, take what's useful, leave the rest, and keep writing!

This podcast is simply meant to be a fun, low-key way to share some of the hundreds of screenwriting articles I've written in a new format. Perfect for listening on a walk or while you're brainstorming your next big idea.

🎧 New episodes weekly. Subscribe and keep learning!

—NAOMI'S NOTES ON THIS EPISODE

Wow, these robots really brought the Stakes & Sacrifice question around to some personal and real-life applications! That's something I did *not* do in the article, but I guess the robots are just more introspective than I am.