On The Page 939. “What’s the Most Interesting Version of This?”
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Jun 6, 2025 David Loong, a talented writer known for 'The Hunting Party' and a USC MFA graduate, dives into the art of storytelling. He shares insights on finding creative angles in narrative structures, particularly in TV shows versus films. Mentorship's role in shaping his writing journey takes center stage, alongside discussions of the evolving Hollywood landscape influenced by technology and audience expectations. The conversation also teases the excitement around an upcoming season two and highlights the value of educational resources for aspiring writers.
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Creating Unique Serial Killers
- David Loong describes the unique challenge in "The Hunting Party" where killers are known from the start but act unpredictably due to secret experiments.
- The creative process involves continuously developing unique killer concepts that fit the show's formula and fascinate the audience.
Ban the CCTV Hit Trope
- Avoid relying on cliché methods like CCTV hits to reveal killer activity.
- Push creativity to find inventive ways to reveal clues, such as through social media or the killers themselves.
Use Exposition to Reveal Character
- Deliver exposition through character-driven dialogue instead of straightforward info dumps.
- Use interactions to reveal power dynamics, making exposition interesting and layered.