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From sitcoms to horror, how screenwriting can help shape your novel with Brian McAuley.

Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors

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Crafting Compelling Narratives

This chapter offers essential insights for aspiring writers, emphasizing the importance of completing the first draft without self-judgment to build confidence. The speakers explore various storytelling techniques, particularly in horror and thrillers, highlighting tools like cliffhangers and the 'open loop' method to maintain reader engagement. They also delve into the challenges of consistency in storytelling, advocating for the use of AI tools to enhance editing and narrative structure.

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