
21.18: Deconstructing the Three Act Structure
May 3, 2026 - 31:22
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Today, we’re talking about how to use contrast to make key moments in your story hit harder, especially in the middle. We explore how pairing light and dark beats, shifting expectations, or placing opposing elements side...
21.15: Using Contrast for Maximum Effect is an episode from Writing Excuses by Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler. Today, we’re talking about how to use contrast to make key moments in your story hit harde...
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Published Apr 12, 2026, 23:28 long, audio available.