Writing Excuses 18.37: Mandatory Failure
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Sep 10, 2023 The podcast explores the story structure of a book with a major disaster, the weight of world-building, and the cost of death in the presence of immortality. They discuss the significance of 'Mandatory Failure' in the 20-book mega arc and engage in a Q&A with the author. Topics also include power dynamics, apologies, and the challenge of portraying failure. A writing prompt on the aftermath of a major disaster is provided.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Deep Dive into 'Mandatory Failure': The 18th Schlock Mercenary Story
01:33 • 2min
Setting off a Series of Events
03:10 • 7min
Power Dynamics and Apologies
10:27 • 2min
The Challenge of Portraying an Apology
12:42 • 13min
Exploring the Concept of Failure and Writing Prompts
25:57 • 2min