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10. Well, I was mostly making fun of my own writing

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 03:07 PM

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Even an obvious gimmick used well is a worthy plot device, so don’t give my admonition more weight than it merits.

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Wouldn't McG have to come early in the plot? Irish_Dem Wednesday #1

Ok, so the McG has to come first, no DEM early? brush Wednesday #2

DEM is the resolution of the plot conflict? Irish_Dem Wednesday #3

Yes, DEM seems to suggest writer's inability to resolve the ending. brush Wednesday #4

So uses a gimmick. Irish_Dem Wednesday #5

She pointed at the McGuffin and said "Look, there's a McGuffin." Orrex Wednesday #6

In other words, ditch the obvious gimmicks. brush Thursday #9

Well, I was mostly making fun of my own writing Orrex Thursday #10

I think you should write the story you want to write. Irish_Dem Thursday #7

Good advice. Thank you. brush Thursday #8