Continuing to reference the book The Story Solution written by Eric Edson, published by Michael Wiese Productions, 2011. Mr. Edson believes there are 23 interlocking steps used in every successful screenplay to create dynamic, 3-D heroes, and captivating emotion filled plots.

The wonderful thing about the movie is in two hours it can be a magical ride, no matter if you analyze the movie or not. That two hours means whatever happens, the element of time is the movie producer and scriptwriters greatest friend or enemy, the compensating factor is the plot structure. It becomes the single most important component of a screenplay. Similar to speeches and stories, movies that work are composed of 3 acts. If your prefer opening, body, and conclusion. If  the plot structure is correct, then the characters, the conflicts, the love interest will come together. The actors provide the mysterious element of chemistry for them and the audience.

Linking to dividend producing stocks, the most important element is does the company earn enough to pay a dividend and continue to pay it? If it does, the company is on a short list of names to look at, for most stocks on the stock exchange do not pay dividends. Once determining the payout, the next step is determine if the dividend has been paid for a number of years and the company can continue. What is the company’s story? What significant advantage does it bring that the competitors do not have? These questions are asked for you the investor to decrease the odds of buying a dud, but continuing to invest in stocks that hit for singles, doubles, and occasionally triples and home runs (to use baseball metaphors).

There are more questions than answers, till the next time – to raising questions.