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Episode 52 - Dropped Threads

Rationally Writing

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Managing Loose Threads in Writing

The chapter explores the challenges of handling loose threads in serial fiction and emphasizes the importance of editing and trimming down initial drafts. It discusses the differences between managing loose ends in prose versus movies and the balancing act of setting up expectations while delivering on them in storytelling. Additionally, the chapter delves into character development, highlighting the need to keep characters minimal yet meaningful to avoid clutter in narratives.

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