Session 210 - Plot, Character Growth, and Cast with Aaron Betts 

Thank you so much, Jeff and Aaron. Aaron, I learned a lot from the questions you and Jeff discussed about how much to write in our action scenes, and how the answer is directly tied to the internal growth and change of the characters, which is then expressed outwardly. Hearing about the rule of three in writing action scenes as characters fail and succeed was also interesting. Specific to your story, the topics of foreshadowing, anchors that pull/push, engines that pull/push and how they can switch if characters go through dual changes, and the use of reflective moments as a way to give readers a break without pulling them away from the story, were extremely helpful. And Aaron, your spreadsheet is incredible! I'm looking forward to hearing more about your story."