ISA Presents: The Inner Journey with Michael Hauge, Mastering Emotional Arcs & Character Depth

Join Max Timm as he speaks with Consultant and Story Expert, Michael Hauge about: - The Inner Hero’s Journey – How personal transformation fuels unforgettable characters and deeper storytelling. - Storytelling Secrets from a Hollywood Veteran – Michael Hauge’s top insights on crafting compelling emotional arcs. - Finding & Strengthening Your Unique Writing Voice – How self-awareness translates into powerful scripts. - From Idea to Story – The essential first steps in brainstorming and refining your next great screenplay concept. Join Max & Michael in LA here: https://networkisa.circle.so/checkout/your-voice-your-story-a-2-day-workshop-with-max-timm?event_id=19508254 Michael Hauge has presented to over 500,000 participants worldwide, both in-person and online, sharing his expertise as one of Hollywood’s top story consultants for more than three decades. He has worked on projects featuring Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Morgan Freeman, Margot Robbie, and Tom Cruise. While on retainer for Overbrook Entertainment, he consulted on films including I Am Legend, Hancock, The Karate Kid, Suicide Squad, and Bright. Beyond Hollywood, Michael has helped authors, entrepreneurs, consultants, and business leaders apply powerful storytelling principles to elevate their brands, deeply connect with audiences, and drive millions in revenue. His latest book, Storytelling Made Easy: Persuade and Transform Your Audiences, Buyers, and Clients – Simply, Quickly, and Profitably, became an instant Amazon bestseller. Will Smith says, “No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story.” Russell Brunson adds, “It wasn’t until I met Michael Hauge that I really started to understand story structure. We incorporated his principles into our ClickFunnels software, which now has more than 100,000 active customers and generates millions of dollars a month in sales.” ISA Presents: The Inner Journey with Michael Hague, Mastering Emotional Arcs & Character Depth Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 9:00 - Take Any Opportunity 12:41 - Inner Journeys are Universal 18:38 - A Screenwriter’s North Star is Empathy 23:42 - The Definition of a Hero 28:02 - The Inciting Incident 30:55 - Pick the Story That Works 32:27 - Secondary vs Reflection Characters 39:46 - Character’s Places in the Story Can Shift 44:19 - The Main 3 Characters’ Conflict 50:33 - The Nemesis is the Reflection of the Hero’s Conflict 52:13 - Pinpoint What is Holding You Back as a Screenwriter 58:18 - The Arc of Horror Films 1:04:55 - The Inciting Incident is Crucial 1:08:25 - The Way to Create Empathy 1:10:41 - Approaching Negative Characters 1:16:02 - Writing Your Character’s Fear 1:24:35 - Conclusion Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4851264781418496