Bad Plotting: We Forgot Chekov’s Gun
Chekov’s Gun, the oft-quoted axiom that whenever you introduce something of significance in a story, say a rifle on the
Read moreChekov’s Gun, the oft-quoted axiom that whenever you introduce something of significance in a story, say a rifle on the
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Read moreGen Con 2011 is now one week past and it is time for my last thoughts. Forgive me as I
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