Narratives in this genre often revolve around universal points of friction that challenge the stability of the domestic circle:

Successful family narratives are built on three main pillars:

Complex relationships don’t end with hugs and apologies unless you’re writing a sitcom. More satisfying:

Outline a for a multi-generational family saga. What stage of the process are you currently in?

who may be a pillar of public strength but privately brittle or controlling, and the Estranged Sibling