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In addition to the always wise advice to omit the boring parts... Summarize the boring parts in a short paragraph. Maybe simply refer to them in passing. Complicate the terms of the negotiation u...
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System
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2019-12-08T03:11:25Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Dale Hartley Emery
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2019-12-08T03:11:25Z (over 4 years ago)
In addition to the always wise advice to omit the boring parts... - Summarize the boring parts in a short paragraph. Maybe simply refer to them in passing. - Complicate the terms of the negotiation until the negotiation becomes interesting. - Add conflicts or problems until the scene becomes interesting. These conflicts need not be related to the subject of the negotiation. - Add a ticking clock. The ticking clock need not be directly related to the subject of the negotiation. - Disable the viewpoint character in some way, such as by distraction, injury, fatigue, urgent concerns elsewhere, or some other condition that diminishes the character's abilities. - Increase the stakes of the negotiation. - Complicate the relationships among the negotiating parties. Ex spouse. Former boss. Parent or child. The guy who shot the viewpoint character's father and got away with it.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2013-11-13T22:36:41Z (over 10 years ago)
Original score: 9