Every story that has impressed the audience features proactive characters. If your script (or book) is failing to impress readers despite your narrative having clear goals, quirky characters, a unique ...

U.S. Coast Guard ensigns congratulate each other after the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 132nd Commencement Ceremony in New London, Conn., May 22, 2013. (U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 2nd ...