Writing Excuses Writing Excuses Season 2 Episode 13: Violence
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Jan 5, 2009 The hosts discuss the importance of portraying violence realistically in writing and the potential dangers of making it humorous. They explore the balance between glamorizing violence and addressing its consequences in storytelling. They also delve into the concept of dehumanizing the enemy in fiction and real life. The role of violence in raising stakes and providing emotional motivation for characters is explored. The line between glorifying violence and depicting it for storytelling purposes is discussed, emphasizing the responsibility of writers and accountability of readers.
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Violence Shapes Culture
- Violence is a fundamental shaping force of human culture and ignoring it in writing is dishonest.
- Portraying violence humorously can be dangerous; consequences must be shown for realism.
Matrix-Inspired Consequences Scene
- Brandon Sanderson created a violent scene inspired by The Matrix to show realistic consequences.
- The goal was to depict violence's impact rather than glorify it as in many action films.
Consequences Matter in Violence
- Violence in fiction often lacks realistic consequences, which disturbs some readers.
- Exploring consequences of violent actions adds depth and realism to storytelling.