Characterisation

Character Reveal: Minnie Goetze The Diary of a Teenage Girl

In this series we look at scenes and moments where a film or TV show has revealed a great deal of character information in a short amount of screen time. This instalment focuses on Minnie Goetze (Bel Powley) from the period coming of age film THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL. THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL Writer-director Marielle Heller first adapted the graphic novel The Diary of a Teenage Girl by Phoebe Gloeckner as a one-act play in 2010.

Read more

Members only

This article continues in our Members Area

Join SCREENWRITING: EVOLVED for full access to 700+ guides, whitepapers, the script library, industry interviews and much more.

Join SCREENWRITING: EVOLVED — just $9.99/month

Cancel any time · No commitment

Industrial Scripts

Founded in early 2010, Industrial Scripts is now one of the world’s leading screenwriting companies, with close links to industry and over 1,000 verified testimonials from its global client base.

Recent Posts

Nailing The First Page of Your Screenplay (exclusive member ebook)

The old cliché goes that you never get a second chance at a first impression.…

3 weeks ago

Fixing the Worst Scene in Your Screenplay (exclusive member ebook)

There’s a well-known Howard Hawks quote that goes: ‘A good movie is three good scenes…

1 month ago

Genre-Blending: The Art of Mixing Storytelling Styles

Genre-blending is an exciting way to tell stories. It combines multiple genres to create something…

2 years ago

Examples of Dialogue Writing to Inspire Screenwriters

Dialogue is a cornerstone of storytelling. It brings characters to life. Every word spoken in…

2 years ago

How to Write Subtext: Unlocking Hidden Depths in Dialogue

Subtext is pivotal in elevating a story’s dialogue, taking it beyond the mere surface-level conversation.…

2 years ago

How to Write a Fight Scene: Tips for Action-Packed Storytelling

Crafting a gripping fight scene is no small feat. It demands action, emotion, and storytelling…

2 years ago