#Heating Methuen

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Correct Temp Inc: Methuen's Go-To HVAC Provider for Furnace and AC Repair, Installation, and Maintenance.

At Correct Temp, we pride ourselves on being a one-stop shop for all your heating and air conditioning needs in Methuen. Our team of experienced technicians is equipped to handle a wide range of services, ensuring that your home or office remains comfortable and climate-controlled throughout the year.

Heating Methuen: Reliable and Efficient Solutions

Our heating services in Methuen are designed to provide you with reliable and efficient solutions to keep your home or office warm and cozy during the cold winter months. From installing new furnaces to repairing and maintaining existing ones, we’ve got you covered. Our team of experts will work with you to determine the best heating solution for your specific needs and budget.

Air Conditioning Methuen: Stay Cool and Comfortable

When the summer months arrive, our air conditioning services in Methuen are here to ensure that you stay cool and comfortable. We offer a range of services, including the installation of new AC systems, repairs, and maintenance of existing ones. Our team will work with you to find the perfect air conditioning solution for your home or office, taking into account factors such as energy efficiency, cost, and performance.

AC Repair Methuen: Quick and Reliable Solutions

If your air conditioning system breaks down, our AC repair services in Methuen are here to provide you with quick and reliable solutions. Our team of expert technicians will diagnose the issue and work to repair your system as quickly as possible, minimizing downtime and ensuring that you stay cool and comfortable.

New Furnace Methuen: Upgrade to a More Efficient System

If your old furnace is no longer performing efficiently, it may be time to consider upgrading to a new one. Our team at Correct Temp can help you choose the perfect new furnace for your home or office in Methuen, taking into account factors such as energy efficiency, cost, and performance. We’ll handle the installation process from start to finish, ensuring that your new furnace is up and running smoothly.

New AC System Methuen: Experience the Benefits of a New System

If your old air conditioning system is no longer meeting your cooling needs, it may be time to consider installing a new one. Our team at Correct Temp can help you choose the perfect new AC system for your home or office in Methuen, taking into account factors such as energy efficiency, cost, and performance. We’ll handle the installation process from start to finish, ensuring that your new AC system is up and running smoothly.

Furnace Repair Methuen: Reliable and Efficient Solutions

If your furnace breaks down, our furnace repair services in Methuen are here to provide you with reliable and efficient solutions. Our team of expert technicians will diagnose the issue and work to repair your furnace as quickly as possible, minimizing downtime and ensuring that you stay warm and cozy.

Why Choose Correct Temp?

At Correct Temp, we pride ourselves on being the go-to choice for heating and air conditioning services in Methuen. Our team of experienced technicians offers a comprehensive range of services, including heating Methuen, air conditioning Methuen, AC repair Methuen, new furnace Methuen, new AC system Methuen, and furnace repair Methuen. We’re committed to energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and excellent customer service. With quick and reliable solutions, we minimize downtime and ensure your comfort and productivity.

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Stay Comfortable Year-Round: Your Ultimate Guide to Furnace and AC Repair in Methuen

Methuen residents are no strangers to the challenges of New England weather – from chilly winters to hot and humid summers. Your home’s comfort relies heavily on the efficiency of your furnace and air conditioning systems. When these essential appliances break down, it can disrupt your daily life and compromise the well-being of your family. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of timely furnace and AC repair in Methuen, and why choosing the right professionals is crucial for maintaining a cozy home throughout the year.

The Significance of Furnace Repair in Methuen As winter temperatures drop, your furnace becomes the heart of your home, providing warmth and comfort. However, a malfunctioning furnace can quickly turn your cozy haven into an icy retreat. Signs such as strange noises, uneven heating, or an increase in your energy bills may indicate an issue with your furnace. Timely furnace repair not only ensures your comfort but also prevents more significant problems down the line.

Navigating the Summers with AC Repair When the summer sun beats down, your air conditioning system is your refuge. But what happens when it fails to keep your home cool and comfortable? Frequent breakdowns, insufficient cooling, or unusual sounds are signs that your AC unit needs attention. Don’t wait until the peak of summer to address these issues; schedule AC repair in Methuen to ensure a refreshing indoor environment.

The Importance of Professional Maintenance While DIY approaches might seem tempting, furnace and AC systems are complex and require professional attention. Regular maintenance by experienced technicians can prevent unexpected breakdowns, extend the lifespan of your appliances, and improve energy efficiency. Choosing a reliable HVAC service provider in Methuen ensures that your systems receive the care they deserve.

Finding the Right HVAC Repair Company When it comes to furnace and AC repair in Methuen, choosing the right HVAC company is essential. Look for licensed and insured professionals with a track record of reliability. Customer reviews, referrals, and industry certifications are excellent indicators of a trustworthy service provider. By investing in the expertise of a reputable HVAC repair company, you’re investing in the long-term comfort and efficiency of your home.

Maintaining a comfortable home in Methuen requires attention to your furnace and air conditioning systems. Timely repairs and regular maintenance are key to ensuring that your HVAC systems operate at their best, providing reliable heating in winter and refreshing coolness in summer. Don’t let a malfunctioning furnace or AC unit disrupt your comfort – choose a reputable HVAC repair service in Methuen to keep your home cozy year-round.

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Ensuring Comfort Year-Round: The Importance of Professional Heating Repair and AC Heating Repair

Maintaining a comfortable indoor environment is crucial for homeowners, especially when facing extreme weather conditions. The reliable operation of heating and air conditioning (AC) systems is key to achieving this comfort. In this article, we will delve into the significance of professional heating repair and AC heating repair services, highlighting the benefits of regular maintenance and the role these services play in ensuring the longevity of your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems.

The Importance of Professional Heating Repair:

Energy Efficiency:

Professional heating repair services contribute to the energy efficiency of your home. A well-maintained heating system operates more efficiently, ensuring that you get the most out of your energy consumption. This not only reduces your carbon footprint but also leads to lower energy bills.

Prolonged Equipment Lifespan:

Regular maintenance and timely heating repairs significantly extend the lifespan of your heating system. Neglecting minor issues can lead to more significant problems over time, causing premature system failure. Investing in professional repairs can save you from costly replacements in the long run.

Improved Indoor Air Quality:

A properly functioning heating system contributes to better indoor air quality. Regular maintenance helps eliminate dust, debris, and allergens that may accumulate within the system. This ensures that the air circulating in your home is clean and healthy, promoting a comfortable living environment.

The Significance of AC Heating Repair:

Optimal Cooling Performance:

In warmer months, the AC system becomes indispensable for maintaining a cool and comfortable indoor atmosphere. Professional AC heating repair ensures that your cooling system operates at its optimal performance, providing relief during scorching temperatures.

Cost Savings:

AC heating repair services can help identify and address issues that may cause your cooling system to work harder than necessary. By addressing these issues promptly, you can prevent increased energy consumption and avoid potential system breakdowns, leading to significant cost savings.

Climate Control:

AC heating repair is essential for maintaining precise climate control within your home. Whether it's addressing refrigerant leaks, thermostat malfunctions, or air circulation problems, professional services ensure that your AC system can effectively cool your living spaces, creating a comfortable environment for you and your family.

professional heating repair and AC heating repair services are indispensable for homeowners looking to maintain a comfortable indoor environment throughout the year. From energy efficiency and prolonged equipment lifespan to improved indoor air quality and optimal cooling performance, the benefits of investing in these services are numerous.

Regular maintenance and timely repairs not only save you money in the long run but also contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly living space. By entrusting the care of your HVAC systems to qualified professionals, you are not just ensuring comfort but also safeguarding the longevity and efficiency of your home's heating and cooling infrastructure. Prioritize professional heating and AC heating repair services to enjoy a cozy and energy-efficient home, regardless of the season.

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The Best Season for Mountain Climbing

As an operations and sales manager, Benjy Orbach is experienced in real estate, guiding buyers in making the best property choices. Living in Methuen, Massachusetts, Benjy Orbach engages in outdoor sporting activities in his free time. He enjoys hiking in the mountains.

Before mountain climbing or hiking, it is important to consider weather conditions and seasons. Good weather conditions make mountain hiking a wonderful experience. The least favorable weather conditions are extreme heat or cold.

Generally, autumn, spring, and summer are the best seasons. This is because of the warmth and the longer days. The summer is preferable for areas with higher elevations, as it gets really hot and humid in lower elevations, especially at midday. The autumn and spring seasons are alive with colors and flowers, which make good scenery for pictures.

However, mountain hiking is not impossible or uncomfortable in the winter. In fact, for areas with lower elevations, winter is a great season. Its benefits include the cooler breeze, fewer insects, and fewer people on the trails. A hiker should plan properly and begin early in the day to enjoy the coolness in summer, autumn, and spring and daylight during the winter.

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HumiliatedRook’s Fics for Yuletide 2021

Originally made by livelovecaliforniadreams.

I didn’t have this blog during Yuletide, so I’m just going to share them here! I wrote five fics (~35K words) in a short span of time, so I’m pretty proud. Fics are Beth/Benny unless otherwise specified.

💚 Reblogs, likes, comments, kudos, and concrit always appreciated, thank you! 💚

(1) Alone But Not Alone

for brella | E, 11K, with dialectica_esoterica

Beth Harmon Post-Moscow, fake dating Benny Watts, and discovering what’s real and what’s not.

Originally made by dcnnatroya.

Like wildfire in dry summer heat, the news spreads overnight.

Lee publishes his scoop announcing the relationship between Watts and Harmon, from his recollection of Cleveland ‘67 to today, Atlanta ‘69. They give him a few more crumbs but remain tight-lipped about any other details, like for how long and how serious and why. While Benny’s tongue is a talented shade of silver, Beth’s is not, so she avoids lying directly.

(2) Liminal Lens

for elegantstupidity | T, 6.6K

Post-Moscow chess-heavy exes-to-friends-to-lovers fic.

Originally made by orangesyellow.

Made by faearies.

They try to outwit each other in some perpetual motion wheel, chasing each other like the blades of a fan, like the Manicheans from her Methuen theology textbook that illustrate the world as an infinite struggle between light and dark.

Competitively, Beth never plays like Beth, and Benny never plays like Benny. If this were the bedroom, it’d be some kind of roleplay.

(3) your past becomes your present if it's always on your mind

for Arsenic | Beth & Jolene DeWitt, Jolene & Original Female Characters, Jolene / Original Male Character, T, 2.9K

Canon and post-canon fill-in Jolene-centric narrative.

Originally made by behbuh.

Jolene watches Beth, lifer no more, pack by the candlelight of her nightstand.

Beth accuses her of taking her book; Jolene tries not to let the sarcasm seep too deeply into her tone.

So color Jolene surprised when Beth says quietly, eyes averted, “I’m sorry you didn’t get adopted.”

If even Beth is noticing something off with Jolene, then everyone probably knows that Jolene is angry.

“Shit. I make out just fine right here.” Jolene plays it off, turns around, and grits her teeth to sleep.

She doesn’t hug Beth goodbye. From a window, she watches Fergusson and Deardorff load Beth’s briefcase into the backseat of her new home, the mother full of hope and the father decidedly less so, and she watches Beth try to wave goodbye to Mr. Shaibel. Good riddance, Jolene thinks.

(4) the path through the mirrored maze

for thisismetrying | M, 10K, Dec. 2021, with dialectica_esoterica

Post-Moscow dementia fic. Beth/Benny POV. Warning(s): major character death

Originally made by onceandfuturehimbo.

“I still feel like I’m losing my mind.”

“Is it because you still feel like taking the vitamins?”

Beth shakes her head furiously. “No, not like that. Just...there are blank spots. I can see games still, but once they’re over, I can’t remember them. Like my memory’s not recording correctly.”

Jolene’s immediate instinct is to deny it. “No, no, you’re not.” Jolene takes a deep, wavering breath and says, “Well, hopefully things are okay long enough for you to come to my law school graduation in August.”

“I did say I would be there for you, just like you are for me.” Yeah, it’s a little mushy, but it’s more or less a direct quote from their conversation a couple months ago before Moscow. Beth’s smile reassures Jolene that she’s right, she’ll be okay for long enough.

After a hearty meal, Beth excuses herself to use the restroom.

She’s gone for ten minutes. Jolene opens a book to read.

She’s gone for thirty minutes. The waiter comes by the bill, and Jolene wonders if something has gone terribly, terribly wrong.

She pays and starts combing the promenade for her friend. How hard can it be to lose someone with such vibrant hair?

-

“José Capablanca was a prodigy and lived his life handed to him on a silver platter, eschewed books and formal study for food and women and booze.  They say the coroner put his ego as the cause of death.  Alekhine played obsessively for years and years, became World Champion and then the alcoholic that showed up to every game drunk.  His dead body was found hunched over a chess board.  At least Beth isn’t like them.”

“Harry?”

“Yeah?”

“Shut up.”

Bonus fic that wasn’t finished in time but I enjoyed writing anyway:

(5) The Start of Something New

for paperclipbitch | E, 5K

New Year's Eve hate-kiss. High School Musical Fusion AU, enemies-to-lovers fic ft. canon-typical sexually charged chess for B2.

Beth Harmon and Benny Watts have an instant connection over chess, along with spades of hatred and attraction.  From their first meeting they can’t stop fighting, and it’s all very confusing.  No knowledge of High School Musical franchise required.

Originally made by smallscreensource.

Made by faearies.

“You know what? Someday you might thank me for this,” Hilton calls as he leaves.

The Boy-With-Really-Fine-Hair takes the seat next to her, where he deliberately keeps his eyes off any one person, trained instead on the chessboard, as if he can’t help himself. He enunciates carefully at his friend’s back, “Go to hell.”

“Or not,” mutters Hilton, sauntering away with a cheerful spring in his step.

-

She’s interrupted by a shout behind them: Ten! Nine!

The New Year’s countdown has begun. Well, that’s not going to keep her from shouting at him. “You arrogant jerk, there’s no way that the knight move is stronger, you need it for a defense against the threat of—”

 Eight! Seven!

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when the game is over pt 16 (smut)

Beth’s eyes pop up to meet his, “what?”

“You know, like strip poker, only chess,” Benny must know she understood his meaning, but wants to make her work for it anyways.

Beth is taken aback, she quite enjoys having sex with Benny, now especially, that he doesn’t try to focus on chess or anything else when they’re together anymore. But the idea of something as promiscuous as strip chess takes her back to the videos on manners at Methuen.

However, Beth is not someone who backs down from a fight.

“What are the rules?”

“One piece of clothing for one piece captured, pawns excluded, and everything off for checkmate, also checkmate for everything off.”

“Ok, but you have an advantage, I’m in a dress,” she doesn’t mention that her normal strategy also calls for more sacrifices than Benny’s, putting herself at a double disadvantage. She knows that he knows this, and it’s likely that’s why he chose this variation of rules. But Beth is determined to win, even if the odds are stacked.

“Fine, take white then.”

“Ok,” Beth agrees, beginning to reset the board.

Playing, Beth is more cautious than she has ever been in a game, unsure of how to win without the great sacrifices she normally plays. This frustrates her, but finally she captures one of his knights.

Beth looks at Benny expectantly, anticipating him taking off a sock or even a necklace just to be punitive, but to her surprise, Benny simply pulls his shirt over his head, and moves a pawn.

Not to be distracted by his bare chest, Beth focuses intently on the board. The next major piece to fall is her rook, she knew it would fall and is prepared. She carefully motions through the fabric of her dress and shifts her shoulders to pull her bra out from under her dress.

She knows she has taken Benny by surprise by the quick motion of his head as he looks back at the board. Two moves later and she has taken his bishop, just as she planned, when she let him take her rook.

This time Benny does take off a sock, his face impassable.

Benny loses his other sock next.

When it is Beth’s turn to lose a clothing item, she chooses her underwear, sliping them off from under her dress. It’s not as shocking this time, as Benny already knows the play, but she sees him twitch his lip and knows she is still having an effect on him.

Benny’s belt is next, knife and all. Beth nearly protests to the belt not being a true item of clothing, until she sees the knife shoved away with the belt rather than pushed into a pocket, and stops herself.

Benny loses the next piece too, and given his stoic face, Beth is suddenly searching for a trap on the board. She is so frantic, she doesn’t notice Benny has taken off his pants, until she hears the fabric fall to the floor. She looks at Benny then, naked except for his boxers, and suddenly, a possible trap on the board doesn’t concern her anymore.

There was, as it turns out, a trap which Beth had failed to notice, and she really can’t blame the loss on the disruption to her normal strategy as the cause for her not noticing it. She knows she was distracted, but she is quite sure she can win between her and Benny, even if not on the board, or in the strictest sense of the rules. Beth stands up, pulling off her stockings, then unzipping the back of her dress, she lets the fabric fall to the floor, standing bare looking down at Benny.

There is a look of awe and perhaps even a bit of pride in his face, as he breathes, “Beth.”

The end of his sentence is not in words, but in standing and stepping over the board to her side. The kiss he gives her, is not the taking of the victor’s spoils, but a willing surrender into her body. He cups her face in one hand and her back in the other; she holds onto his arms and shoulders trying to steady herself against rapid pounding of her own heart.

Benny shifts his arms, bends his knees, and in a moment, Beth is off the floor and in his arms. Benny breaks the kiss only to step over the clothing littering the entire room, and walk them both into the bedroom. He lays Beth down on the bed, and she immediately uses her elbows to raise herself and look at Benny. He is still wearing her boxers, and she wants to fix this immediately, but for a moment, she can only stare, her mouth slightly open. And it would seem that Benny is in a similar state, his eyes resting on Beth's, his face open and vulnerable, no trace of the cowboy shield he nearly always has up.

“You’re beautiful, Beth.”

Beth is stunned for a moment. Benny has complimented Beth many times before, normally about chess, but always in an offhand matter of fact way. The way he tells her she is beautiful now is soft, as soft as his hand, when it comes to rest on her cheek, as he sits down next to her on the bed. Beth raises her hand to his cheek mirroring his motion, and they stare into each other's eyes, and Beth can’t fool herself anymore, they certainly aren’t fucking anymore, they aren’t having sex, they aren’t even sleeping together; they are making love.

They kiss, their lips gentle, but persistently consuming. Beth moves her hands to Benny’s boxers, and together they work to take them off without uncoupling their lips.

Together they lean back into the bed, Benny propping himself on one elbow to look down at Beth. His free hand traces the lines of her body, his eyes following the motions.

Benny looks up to Beth in a silent question. Beth nods slightly, and Benny moves himself over her entrance. And in a split second Beth is full, she feels complete with Beth inside of her, their bodies joined.

As he moves above her, chest heaving, Benny peppers Beth with kisses wherever he can find purchase. Beth gasps, her body is on fire, and she feels deep heat coming from her core. She moves her hands constantly, his face, his arms, his head, his chest, his back, his abdomen, everywhere she can touch, and it isn’t enough. If only she could reach her fingers under his skin and feel what makes him Benny, feel whatever it is that makes him think the way he does, and look at her the way he does, feel that part of him that is so much the same as her.

Everything is too much now, she feels herself scream his name, because it is the only thing that matters. And she hears her own name too, falling from his lips, but everything is very far away.

It takes a while before Beth comes down from wherever the drug that is Benny took her. Benny is lying on top of her, his head tucked beneath her chin. She shifts slightly, and Benny rolls off her, but pulls her quickly back into his chest with one hand while pulling the covers up over them with the other.

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Although the world stood up and stopped the bastard, The bitch that bore him is in heat again.

This was the thing that nearly had us mastered;  Don't yet rejoice in his defeat, you men!  Although the world stood up and stopped the bastard, The bitch that bore him is in heat again. 

—Bertolt Brecht, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Methuen Drama, November 15, 2013)

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Notes from Robert McKee’s “Story” 13: Premise, Theme, and How to Discover Both

Heads up: we’re in for a long but absolutely essential post for any writer or creator anywhere. This post summarizes a section of Robert McKee’s book Story, specifically the section that tells you how to determine the core message of your story. Not the plot, but what you want the plot to mean to your audience.

All stories need a premise and a controlling idea to guide them. Without one or the other, you will have a meandering mess that will leave readers asking themselves afterwards, “What did I just read and why did I bother to read it?”

Premise

Simply put, “premise” is whatever inspired you to create your story. 

Quite often we start writing a story based on a “what if...?” premise. When I was in junior high, my parents went to a Marilyn Manson concert (Why are they cooler than me?) and I thought to myself, “What if they never came back? How would my life change?” Not that I wanted them not to come back lol. But that was the impetus for the first novel I ever wrote and finished. 

Premise doesn’t only have to come from “What if” questions. It can come from anything. An intriguing commercial, a daydream, a nightmare, something that happened to you or a friend, a line in a poem. Doesn’t matter. Whatever creates that initial spark--that’s your Premise. 

Once you have your Premise, you can begin writing. But realize that whatever inspired you to write in the first place does not have to be kept in the final product. A Premise is not precious. It is the kindling that starts the fire, and if the path of the story veers away from the Premise, then so be it. 

“The problem is not to start writing, but to keep writing and renewing inspiration. We rarely know where were going; writing is discovery.”

☝ Probably one of my favorite quotes from this book so far.

In the example of that horrid novel I wrote in junior high, the story started out with the protagonist’s parents going out for dinner and passing away in an accident on the way home. But upon their death she learned that she was actually a government experiment and there’s a big magical phenomenon her secret government agent parents were trying to solve and now the task has fallen to her.... Ugh I was 13 and at the height of my 3edgy5me phase so please don’t judge me lol. What I’m trying to say is that the premise of “What would happen if my parents never came home?” quickly evolved into something else, and that was okay. 

Structure as Rhetoric

“Make no mistake: While a story’s inspiration may be a dream and its final effect aesthetic emotion, a work moves from an open premise to a fulfilling climax only when the writer is possessed by serious thought. For an artist must have not only ideas to express, but ideas to prove. Expressing an idea, in the sense of exposing it, is never enough. The audience must not just understand; it must believe. 

Storytelling is the creative demonstration of truth. A story is the living proof of an idea, the conversion of idea to action. A story’s event structure is the means by which you first express, then prove your idea...without explanation.”

Honestly, McKee says things so well sometimes I feel that i have no choice but to simply quote him. My apologies. 

McKee believes that master storytellers never rely on cheap exposition or dialogue that explicitly explains their idea. If you need to have a paragraph of prose explaining how good always triumphs over evil, or if you need to bad guy to say, “And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you nosy kids!” then you need to refine your storytelling. 

The reader should be able to feel your idea being built brick by brick, act by act, until it all becomes crystallized in the emotional climax. 

Controlling Idea (a.k.a. “Theme”)

McKee dislikes the word “theme,” as the so-called themes of “war,” “love,”  “poverty,” etc. are too vague. Instead he likes to use the term “controlling idea,” and defines it thus:

“ A Controlling Idea may be expressed in a single sentence describing how and why life undergoes change from one condition of existence at the beginning to another at the end.

A true theme is not a word but a sentence--one clear, coherent sentence that expresses a story’s irreducible meaning. The Controlling Idea shapes the writer’s strategic choices. It will serve as a tool to guide your aesthetic choices toward what is appropriate or inappropriate in your story, toward what is expressive of your Controlling Idea and may be kept versus what is irrelevant to it and must be cut. 

The more beautifully you shape your work around one clear idea, the more meanings audiences will discover in your film as they take your idea and follow its implications into every aspect of their lives. Conversely, the more ideas you try to pack into a story, the more they implode upon themselves, until the work collapses into a rubble of tangential notions, saying nothing.”

So what is the “equation” of the Controlling Idea?

Value + Cause

To recap, values are the universal qualities of human experience that may shift from positive to negative, or negative to positive, from one moment to the next. Some examples of values are justice/injustice, alive/dead, happy/sad, courage/cowardice, etc.

Cause is what makes that value shift from one pole to the other. It is the primary reason that the life or world of the protagonist has changed to its positive or negative value. 

McKee shows the Controlling Idea for various famous films and I will write them out here.

IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (an up-ending Crime Story) Value: Justice is restored... Cause: ...because a perceptive black outsider sees the truth of white perversion.

MISSING (a down-ending Political Thriller) Value: Tyranny prevails... Cause: ...because it’s supported by a corrupt CIA.

GROUNDHOG DAY (a positive-ending Education Plot) Value: Happiness fills our lives... Cause: ...when we learn to love unconditionally.

DANGEROUS LIAISONS (a negative-ending Love Story) Value: Hatred destroys... Cause: ...us when we fear the opposite sex.

How to Find Your Work’s Controlling Idea

I’m going to preface this by saying that i have some personal misgivings on McKee’s statements, but I’ll voice my opinion after I’ve summarized his.

McKee tells us that we find the controlling idea by doing the following:

“Looking at your ending, ask: As a result of this climatic action, what value, positively or negatively charged, is brought into the world of my protagonist? 

Next, tracing backward from this climax, digging to the bedrock, ask: What is the chief cause, force, or means by which this value is brought into his world? 

The sentence you compose from the answers to those two questions becomes your Controlling Idea. 

In other words, the story tells you its meaning; you do not dictate meaning to the story. You do not draw action from idea, rather idea from action. For no matter your inspiration, ultimately the story embeds its Controlling Idea within the final climax, and when this event speaks its meaning, you will experience one of the most powerful moments in the writing life--Self-Recognition: The Story Climax mirrors your inner self, and if your story is from the very best sources within you, more often than not you’ll be shocked by what you see reflected in it.”

I have mixed feelings about McKee’s opinion here. It feels like he’s telling us to leave the Controlling Idea up to our subconscious, that it is wrong to start out knowing the Controlling Idea and plotting out a story that aligns with it. But is it bad to do so? 

For example, Neil Gaiman has stated that when he set out to write Coraline, he did so with the specific intention to tell children that “When you’re scared but you still do it anyways, that’s brave.” In other words, he had the Controlling Idea in place from the start. And it’s a great work. 

On the other hand, a couple years ago I wrote a fanfiction on a whim. It was something that came into my head and I churned out all 200,000 words in about two months with no particular Controlling Idea. But later on, when I re-read it, I realized that the whole thing had been me working through the duality I feel as a white foreigner living in Japan who is fluent in Japanese and has adopted Japanese culture, as well as the frustration and isolation at the xenophobia/othering I encounter on a daily basis. Judging by the climax of the story, the Controlling Idea was, “You will be accepted...when you learn to show each persona (Japanese and American) at the right time every time.” 

This Controlling Idea does match my true feelings on the matter. However, I really wrote this story with absolutely zero direction, and i feel that perhaps I could have turned this story into something better if I had had an awareness of the Controlling Idea as I wrote it. 

McKee adds one more important note to discovering the Controlling Idea:

“If a plot works out exactly as you first planned, you’re not working loosely enough to give room to your imagination and instincts. Your story should surprise you again and again. Beautiful story design is a combination of the subject found, the imagination at work, and the mind loosely but wisely executing the craft.”

So, in other words...

Your Controlling Idea is like the Pirate Code. It exists and it is honored, but not always in the ways that you expect/intend. 

Source: McKee, Robert. Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting. York: Methuen, 1998. Print

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