Writing Excuses Writing Excuses Season 3 Episode 23: How to Write Without Twists
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Nov 2, 2009 Exploring the impact of plot twists in storytelling and the significance of character conflicts and resolutions. Discussing the concept of writing without twists, focusing on engaging narratives with clear conflicts and maintaining high stakes. Analyzing dialogue setups in Die Hard and Jane Austen novels and humorous writing prompts involving Jane Austen and terrorists.
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Satisfying Predictable Stories
- Stories that fulfill their initial promise without twists can still be satisfying.
- Formulaic plots, like in Dirk Pitt novels, can be enjoyable even if predictable.
Enjoying Predictable Dirk Pitt Novels
- Brandon enjoyed the Dirk Pitt novels despite their predictability and formula.
- The books followed expected patterns but remained fun and engaging.
Stories Must Fulfill Promises
- We often expect stories to surprise us, but their main purpose is to make and fulfill promises.
- Demanding unpredictable stories can be an unrealistic literary expectation.