Writing Excuses 16.43: The Narrative Holy Trinity of World, Character, and Plot, with Fonda Lee
Oct 24, 2021
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Narrative Holy Trinity
- Storytelling needs interconnected world, character, and plot to work together seamlessly.
- Worldbuilding must contribute meaningfully to the story's uniqueness and narrative conflict.
Howard's Bunk Bed Wake-up
- Howard shares a story waking up late due to confusion over days and his bunk bed setup.
- The physical world detail of bunk beds sells the humor and grounds the tale.
Realistic Worldbuilding Matters
- Realistic details are essential even in contemporary settings to make the world believable.
- Writers must convince readers of their world, whether fictional or real, through accurate cues.