
 Rationally Writing
 Rationally Writing Episode 13 - Prophecies
 Oct 16, 2016 
 Daystar, an expert in storytelling techniques, and Alexander, a writer focused on character development, delve into the complexities of prophecies in narratives. They discuss how prophecies can spoil tension and diminish character agency. The duo critiques common pitfalls in storytelling, advocating for more thoughtful approaches to maintain suspense. They also explore conditional prophecies and their impact on character motivation, contrasting fictional destiny with real-life decision-making for growth. Tune in for clever insights on avoiding predictable tropes! 
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 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8 
 Intro 
 00:00 • 3min 
 The Tension Trap of Prophecies 
 02:39 • 14min 
 The Complexity of Prophecy in Storytelling 
 16:44 • 20min 
 Exploring Conditional Prophecies in Narrative Conflict 
 37:02 • 2min 
 Exploring the Illusion of Prophecy in Fiction 
 39:09 • 2min 
 Exploring the Interplay of Prophecy and Prediction 
 41:10 • 3min 
 The Power of Prophecy in Storytelling 
 44:04 • 5min 
 Exploring Prophecy in Fantasy Literature 
 49:19 • 3min 
