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The Why & How of Foreshadowing
Managing expectations is an important part of storytelling.
Q&A: Can I Fix a Problematic Story?
Submitted by Vadim,
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Q&A: How Do Villainous Aesthetics Work?
Submitted by Dave L,
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Episode 421: Foil Characters
Basically the Wednesday and Enid meme.
Q&A: Can I Add Another POV Character to Convey Information?
Submitted by Stephen,
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Choosing Scenes to Cover the Right Information
If you have too much exposition, it could be because you have the wrong scenes.
Q&A: How Do I Portray “Stupid” Characters Respectfully?
Submitted by Raillery,
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Judging What Information Your Story Needs
If you focus on the wrong details, your story will lose its power.
Episode 418: Mentor Characters
Always take out a life insurance policy on your mentors.
Managing Exposition Starts With Simplifying the Story
No matter how good you are at communicating, you can set yourself up to fail.
Q&A: Can I Write a Good Villain Who Is Completely Awful?
Submitted by Tom,
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Q&A: Can My Hero Stay in the Magical World?
Submitted by Tektalox,
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Episode 416: Falling Action
The encore of storytelling.
Q&A: How Is a Strategist Different From a Leader?
Submitted by Atlas,
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Episode 415: Ensemble Stories
So many characters, so little time.
Episode 414: Movement
Move along little little story!
Q&A: What’s the Difference Between a Plot Twist and a Retcon?
Submitted by Atlas,
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Q&A: What Job Should My Hero Have?
Submitted by Maria,
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Episode 412: Cosmic Horror
Make sure your scary monsters are actually doing something scary!
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