Episode 39 - Harnessing the power of human psychology for your story

June 25, 2015 00:17:46
Episode 39 - Harnessing the power of human psychology for your story
The Creative Writer's Toolbelt
Episode 39 - Harnessing the power of human psychology for your story

Jun 25 2015 | 00:17:46

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Show Notes

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In this episode we start to explore the third of the six stages of story, and answer the question: how can we make this tricky middle section of our work as compelling and excellent as possible? The answer comes from knowing one of the fundamental truths of human psychology: we all love a challenge, and we all love to see others challenged. This episode explores how to harness this truth in the third stage of story, and capture readers and keep them all the way through to the end.

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