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A Simple Favor: seriously, an evil twin?
Manage episode 429301001 series 3334607
This week one of mystery writing’s deadly sins makes a guest appearance. Valerie and I discuss if the appearance is welcome or not. A Simple Favour has good examples of how Narrative Drive works - great for my topic. However, it wasn’t so good for Valerie’s study of Conflict Triangles, so we see how superficial a story can be when the conflict isn’t complex. -M.
"After studying this movie, I understand that multiple narrative drive devices can be used simultaneously." Melanie Hill
Related Story Nerd Episodes
Knives Out (Season 1, Episode 107)
The Gentlemen (Season 8, Episode 806)
The Good Liar (Season 9, Episode 906)
For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.
To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.
Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francis
Follow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor
140 episodes
Manage episode 429301001 series 3334607
This week one of mystery writing’s deadly sins makes a guest appearance. Valerie and I discuss if the appearance is welcome or not. A Simple Favour has good examples of how Narrative Drive works - great for my topic. However, it wasn’t so good for Valerie’s study of Conflict Triangles, so we see how superficial a story can be when the conflict isn’t complex. -M.
"After studying this movie, I understand that multiple narrative drive devices can be used simultaneously." Melanie Hill
Related Story Nerd Episodes
Knives Out (Season 1, Episode 107)
The Gentlemen (Season 8, Episode 806)
The Good Liar (Season 9, Episode 906)
For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.
To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.
Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francis
Follow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor
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