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Promise, Progress, Payoff - Plot Theory: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #2 (2025)

On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)

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Navigating Character Intentions and Plot Diversions in Storytelling

This chapter delves into character development and plot progression in storytelling, highlighting issues found in 'The Last Jedi'. It features an analysis of Finn's motivations and the speaker's personal writing challenges, emphasizing the importance of clear direction for engaging narratives.

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