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Writing Excuses 5.26: Scared for the Characters

Writing Excuses

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The Difference Between Fear and Suspense

Dan: What is the difference between me being afraid for Daniel Craig or James Bond and true horror? Sherry: Your character still has to be competent in other areas. But if that level of competence comes in the area of combat, it's not a horror story anymore because they call it power in front. Yeah. Well, not familiar with it, but that's the most interesting vampire mythos I think I've ever heard.

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