#Chekhov&039;s gun

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8 Rules of Writing

[This week, I led a session at the Madrid Writer’s Critique Group on important writing rules. My focus wasn’t on broad edicts like “write every day” or “write what you know,” but rather on the more technical rules of writing that elevate one’s work and give it the air of professionalism. This post summarizes that session.] Artists are rulebreakers. They want to pave the path, not follow it.…

[anwhitebooks]

Unearned Plot Points: When stories take a shortcut

August 13, 2024 Recently, I read a book with a great beginning that quickly fell apart after act 1. What happened, exactly? It became riddled with unearned plot points. When I say “unearned plot points,” what I’m pointing to are basically moments in a story that feel forced, sudden, or inadequately developed, leaving leaving me with a stark feeling of dissatisfaction. Let’s dive into what…

[argocitycosplay]

Sharknado 2

Sharknado 2 is one of those movies that I could only really justify buying at the dollar tree. That’s not to say it isn’t fun, in fact just watching the grimaces on my kids as they roll their eyes at me as I pull it out makes it worth the price of admission. On their way home on the airplane, Tara Reid and Ian Zierling find themselves caught up in a Sharknado, one of them bites off Reid’s hand in…

[fictionfun]

Chekhov's Gun vs. Plot Twists

Chekhov’s Gun vs. Plot Twists

There is a principle in writing called “Chekhov’s Gun.” Chekhov’s Gun states within a story, if a gun is loaded and hung on a character’s wall in the first act of a story, then in the second or third act of the story, the gun should be taken off the wall, and used. In a more direct sense, Chekhov’s gun is meant to teach that details in a story should have a purpose. Like the original premise…

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Myth and Magic EP 15 — Fantasy Writers Kitbag — Episode 15 SHOW-NOTES

Myth and Magic EP 15 — Fantasy Writers Kitbag — Episode 15 SHOW-NOTES

Folklore and fantasy themes aimed at creative writers: to start writing stories and challenge your brain with exciting ideas, dip into this kit-bag. Learn how fantasy worlds draw on real world history, mythology, and folklore. And there’s weekly news from the world of fantasy fiction too, plus fabulous creatures, studies on folk tales, nature fables and lots more mythical, magical fun.

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The Inferential layer: A wide layer of unknown quantity #amwriting

The Inferential layer: A wide layer of unknown quantity #amwriting

The inferential layer lies just below the surface of our story. Here is where we attempt to show why Chekhov’s gun hangs on the wall. We insert small clues in the early pages, hints that raise the specter of chance, the suspicion that the weapon will be fired.

We offer conflicting hints that might explain who will fire it and show their journey to the place in the story where they squeeze the…

[reeltalker]

Ford v. Ferrari: Promised the Drive

After seeing almost all of the Best Picture nominees for 2020, I could have told you that Ford V. Ferrari was probably not going to take home the top prize. I could also have told you that, despite that feeling, Ford V. Ferrari was one of the Best Picture nominees I enjoyed the most. Many of its competitors were films that wanted to be artsy, or make a statement, or prove a point, and I’m not…

[thejonasdavid]

Chekhov, no twist!

I’ve been reading a collection of short stories by Anton Chekhov, and am enjoying it immensely. His characters are so bright and clear and amped-up that you can’t help but love or hate them. But more than any of that, I absolutely love the lack of twist endings in his stories.

Anton Chekhov, if you’re not familiar, wrote in the 1880’s and 1890’s, and is considered by many to be the ‘father’ of…

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CIRO - PRIMEIRA MISSÃO

Um imprevisto alterou a primeira missão em campo de Ciro.

Ciro corria floresta adentro, os homens estavam em seu encalço e ele estava com um peso extra, algo que não estava nos planos de Jasper e nem nos dele. Os três caçadores estavam alcançando-o aos poucos, era uma questão de tempo até ser pego, precisava encontrar uma maneira de esconder ele e a pequena garota magricela que encontrara no forte logo.

Jasper já estava começando a se preocupar, era uma…

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C is for Chekhov's Gun - #AtoZChallenge

C is for Chekhov's Gun #AtoZChallenge #writingtip

This is less of a plot device and more if a general idea about how plots should be crafted, however since I found Chekhov’s gun on multiple lists of plot devices I may as well include it in my A to Z Challenge posts. Chekhov’s gun is the dramatic idea that everything down to the smallest detail must be relevant to the plot. It’s named after Anton Chekhov, a Russian playwright and short story…

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Writing Wednesday with Chekhov's gun

Writing Wednesday with Chekhov’s gun

“One must not put a loaded rifle on the stage if no one is thinking of firing it.” — Anton Chekhov, from an 1889 letter to playwright Aleksandr Semenovich “If in the first act you have hung a pistol on the wall, then in the following one it should be fired. Otherwise don’t put it there.” — from Gurlyand’s Reminiscences of A. P. Chekhov “If you say in the first chapter that there is a rifle…

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TV Review – Game of Thrones: The Dragon and the Wolf

What did everyone think of #GameofThrones #TheDragonandtheWolf we quite liked it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

TL;DR – Tonight is the beginning of the end, as people come together and others get wrenched apart Score –  4.5 out of 5 stars Review – So today we have reached the end of Game of Thrones’ penultimate season, and more than probably any than have gone before the game has changed completely again, though the more things change the most they stay the same. Now, this is the final episode of the…

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Daily Writing Journal: Chekhov's Gun Acquired

Daily Writing Journal: Chekhov’s Gun Acquired

Word Count: 5,796 / 85,000 Success! My protagonist has acquired Chekhov’s Gun*. It’s not an actual gun, of course, but she has it nonetheless. Progress feels great! It helps that I personally acquired new novels to read, specifically V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic. I’m currently reading This Savage Song, which is excellent, and I was eager to read more of her work. I also have Frostblood…

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Bahubali 2 Scene By Scene Part 20: The Last Sad Bit! Chekhov's Bow is Fired

#Bahubali2 Scene By Scene Part 20: The Last Sad Bit! Chekhov's Bow is Fired

Phew!  We are almost to the return to the present day and the cathartic battle scenes!  But first, the last bit of sad.  And a subtle call back to something way way way way way back at the beginning of the film (part 19 here, you can crawl back from there) (more…)

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Writing from Scratch #46: Foreshadowing

Writing from Scratch No. 46: Foreshadowing. Writing from Scratch is a weekly blog series where we take writing back to the basics. #writing #writingadvice

Writing from Scratch is a weekly blog series that takes writing back to the basics. Each week we’ll build on what we’ve learned before to craft our stories. Go to index. Go to Volume 1, Issue 1. Go to Volume 2, Issue 1. Go to previous post. Foreshadowing Foreshadowing is one of the most important tools an author can use to create cohesion throughout the story. Foreshadowing is crucial for the…

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How to Foreshadow Like Alfred Hitchcock - ProWritingAid

How to Foreshadow Like Alfred Hitchcock – ProWritingAid

I love foreshadowing and if used correctly it will propel your story to exciting new heights. Think about some of your favorite movies or books and how those authors foreshadowed future events. Add this to your own stories and you are on your way! <3 Click the highlighted link below to read more about using foreshadowing in your writing. 

Foreshadowing allows you to plant clues, hint at what’s…