Writing Excuses

WX 14.13: Obstacles vs. Complications

Mar 31, 2019 · 16 min · Season 14 · Episode 13 · 15.6 MB
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Your Hosts: Brandon, Mary Robinette, Margaret, and Howard What's the difference between an obstacle and a complication? Margaret Dunlap takes the lead on this episode for us, giving us the tools we need to create 'impediments to main character progress' which will drive our stories across page turns (and commercial breaks) in compelling, twisty ways. Credits: This episode was recorded by Daniel Thompson, and mastered by Alex Jackson.



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