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Tell The Damn Story, 361: Walking Dead and The Last of Us: The Controversy Over Major Character Deaths
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"Writers, how much do you owe your audience?"
In this thought-provoking episode, co-hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan dive into the creative risks and responsibilities that come with killing off beloved characters in popular stories like "The Walking Dead" and "The Last of Us."
Drawing on recent controversies and their own extensive writing experience, Alex and Chris tackle the age-old question: What does a creator truly owe their audience?
Is it shock value, genre fulfillment, emotional payoff, or a satisfying character arc?
The conversation explores the deeper storytelling choices and the importance of respecting both character integrity and audience investment.
Whether you’re a writer grappling with similar dilemmas or just a fan curious about what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite narratives, this episode offers invaluable insights.
Alex and Chris have a lively debate about the balance between creative freedom and reader expectations.
So stick around, get inspired, and then go tell your damn story!
Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions?
Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.
Write: [email protected]
And follow us on ...
@Tell The Damn Story
www.TellTheDamnStory.com
www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story
Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story
If you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
364 episodes
Manage episode 479382559 series 2132714
"Writers, how much do you owe your audience?"
In this thought-provoking episode, co-hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan dive into the creative risks and responsibilities that come with killing off beloved characters in popular stories like "The Walking Dead" and "The Last of Us."
Drawing on recent controversies and their own extensive writing experience, Alex and Chris tackle the age-old question: What does a creator truly owe their audience?
Is it shock value, genre fulfillment, emotional payoff, or a satisfying character arc?
The conversation explores the deeper storytelling choices and the importance of respecting both character integrity and audience investment.
Whether you’re a writer grappling with similar dilemmas or just a fan curious about what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite narratives, this episode offers invaluable insights.
Alex and Chris have a lively debate about the balance between creative freedom and reader expectations.
So stick around, get inspired, and then go tell your damn story!
Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions?
Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.
Write: [email protected]
And follow us on ...
@Tell The Damn Story
www.TellTheDamnStory.com
www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story
Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story
If you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
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