Episode 81 - You have a deal with your readers - here's how to deliver your side of it

October 05, 2016 00:13:36
Episode 81 - You have a deal with your readers - here's how to deliver your side of it
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Episode 81 - You have a deal with your readers - here's how to deliver your side of it

Oct 05 2016 | 00:13:36

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Show Notes

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In this episode we use the development of a scene to illustrate a critical element of the author:reader relationship, that’s the implied deal that you, the author, have with your readers. We are going to look at what that deal is, and how you can make good on the reader's expectations that you are going to be competent and honest. We’ll explore some techniques that you can apply, scene by scene, and to help us we’re going to borrow a practice from the world of the theatre known as ‘blocking’.

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