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Writing Excuses Season 3 Episode 22: Idea to Story

Writing Excuses

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Exploring Different Approaches to Starting a Story

The chapter explores various storytelling techniques such as starting with the ending or hinting at it from the beginning, emphasizing the importance of making and fulfilling promises to readers akin to juggling multiple story elements. It concludes with a writing prompt centered around insects evolving defenses against poisons through the development of magic.

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