Q&A on Plot: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #4 (2025)
On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)
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Crafting Engaging Narratives
This chapter explores the essential elements of storytelling, focusing on narrative promises and the principle of Chekhov's gun. It addresses the challenges of originality in storytelling and the importance of meaningful character development. Additionally, the discussion offers practical advice for new writers on plotting methods, foreshadowing, and balancing depth with audience engagement in complex narrative structures.
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