Writing Excuses 14.24: Political Intrigue
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Jun 16, 2019 The hosts of this podcast delve into the art of political intrigue in writing, discussing its effectiveness in both short and long stories. They highlight the importance of creating motivations and visceral sensations in order to make political intrigue compelling. They also explore the concept of metaphorical chess and limited information in storytelling and provide examples from books and TV shows to emphasize the role of secrets and informational advantage in political plots.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Fun of Political Intrigue
02:05 • 7min
Establishing rooting interest and the importance of motivations in political intrigue
09:03 • 2min
The importance of metaphorical chess and limited information in political intrigue
11:22 • 3min
Political Intrigue and Plotting Complications
14:39 • 4min