<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sarin Kumar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarin Kumar]]></description><link>https://www.sarinkumar.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:01:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sarinkumar.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Art of Dramatic Writing -Summary Notes by Sarin Kumar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Art of Dramatic Writing by Lajos Egri is one of the most insightful and practical books on storytelling and character-driven writing that I’ve come across. The ideas in this book completely changed the way I look at premise, conflict, character, and dramatic structure. I created this document as a condensed reference of the concepts and lessons that stood out to me the most while reading the book. My intention is simply to share the knowledge and principles that I found incredibly...]]></description><link>https://www.sarinkumar.com/post/the-art-of-dramatic-writing-summary-notes-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb46629fa0baa4b8b6b9e3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:52:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f946d9_389751856c8e44eb865344d8bd62e41f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_652,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarin Kumar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 2: The Art of Dramatic Writing - Summary Notes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traits Create Conflict Characters are built from traits, and traits generate conflict. Examples: • Ambition → control, jealousy, power struggle • Fear → avoidance, denial • Pride → resistance, downfall Certain traits naturally create stronger drama: • Ruthlessness • Obsession • Desperation • Jealousy • Vindictiveness What Makes a Powerful Character: • Something vital at stake • Cannot turn back • Strong will • Fixated on a goal • Will push until they win or are destroyed Pivotal Character...]]></description><link>https://www.sarinkumar.com/post/the-art-of-dramatic-writing-summary-notes-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb29c0f97c520375648fa4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:48:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Sarin Kumar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 1: The Art of Dramatic Writing - Summary Notes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Core Idea: Character + Desire = Drama At the heart of every strong story is this: A fully developed character who wants something desperately. If the want is weak → no conflict If the character is vague → no movement If both are strong → drama is inevitable Everything else—plot, structure, dialogue—grows from this. Premise: Your Spine A premise is your story’s backbone. It is not decoration—it is the law your story must obey. What a Premise Does: • Defines what the story is proving •...]]></description><link>https://www.sarinkumar.com/post/the-art-of-dramatic-writing-summary-notes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb25336d919e5ce8729710</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:26:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Sarin Kumar</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>