Writing Excuses

Writing Excuses Episode 3: Killing your Darlings

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Feb 25, 2008
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ADVICE

Kill Your Darlings

  • Kill your darlings, even beloved scenes or characters.
  • Prioritize the story's overall quality over attachment to individual elements.
INSIGHT

The First Wall Analogy

  • Initial ideas can become foundational but ultimately ill-fitting.
  • Be prepared to discard early concepts if they hinder the story's development.
ANECDOTE

Zincube's Toupee

  • Howard Tayler's Schlock Mercenary comic strip had a toupee storyline.
  • The initial concept was funny but didn't fit the overall narrative.
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