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Q&A Avoiding spectacle creep

I would say focus more on character. "He's saved the world. He's saved the universe! But can he save his deepest friendship after _____?" This could also be a backstory vehicle, but leave the b...

posted 5y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T09:56:00Z (over 4 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/39344
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T09:56:00Z (over 4 years ago)
I would say focus more on character. "He's saved the world. He's saved the _universe_! But can he save his deepest friendship after \_\_\_\_\_?" This could also be a backstory vehicle, but leave the backstory in the background (probably). The problem to solve is always in the now.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2018-10-11T13:03:55Z (over 5 years ago)
Original score: 1