Good story' means something worth telling that the world wants to hear. Finding this is your lonely task... But the love of a good story, of terrific characters and a world driven by your passion, courage, and creative gifts is still not enough. Your goal must be a good story well told. Robert McKee
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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous quote “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” is about the importance of persistence. In successful stories, characters keep going despite setbacks. We become part of their world and they become part of ours. Good stories are ones that leave us feeling fulfilled and inspired.

Source: Story: Substance, Structure, Style, And The Principles Of Screenwriting

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