Writing an engaging family drama requires a delicate touch. Without proper grounding, complex relationships can devolve into melodrama or soap-opera cliches. Here is how to elevate your domestic storytelling: 1. Give Every Character a Justifiable Perspective
Think Sharp Objects or The Act . The family is a cult of two. The mother is a Munchausen proxy, or the sister is a psychopath. The horror comes from the realization that there is no escape.