Rationally Writing Episode 52 - Dropped Threads
Dec 25, 2019
Daystar and Alexander discuss dropped threads and side plots in stories, emphasizing the challenges of managing loose ends in serial fiction. They explore the reasons why threads get dropped, share personal experiences of dealing with abandoned plotlines, and discuss the impact of removing subplots on character development and pacing in storytelling.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Managing Loose Threads in Writing
02:35 • 12min
Exploring Side Plots in Fiction
14:48 • 19min
Analysis of Pokemon Story Structure
34:12 • 2min
Navigating Relevance and Pacing in Serial Fiction Narratives
35:47 • 3min
Exploration of Detailed Story Planning and the Evolution of Narratives
38:30 • 2min
Navigating Dropped Plot Threads
40:29 • 5min
Plot Pacing and Character Development
45:33 • 7min