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Oct 8
39m 31s

Set Ups and Payoffs

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What makes a twist land? What makes a moment satisfying? Setups and payoffs. In this episode, Scott and Desiree break down the importance of planting story elements early, and how to cash them in later for big emotional (or explosive) effect.


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