Below is a talk Andrew Stanton (writer of Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Finding Nemo and Wall-E) gave on ‘Clues to a Great Story’.
One of his theories really resonated with me – he calls it the unifying theory of 2+2. His explanation was that you don’t give the audience the answer, you let them work it out for themselves, so don’t give them 4, give them 2+2.
There are a few other points that struck a chord, but I’ll let you watch for yourself…
(Source: Ted.com)
September 1, 2018 at 1:34 am
I’ll have to watch this later. Sounds like it might be interesting.
September 1, 2018 at 2:00 pm
I thought it was worthwhile watching, Liz.
September 1, 2018 at 2:54 am
I have started noticing that in my own writing. As I’m editing, I’m deleting those obvious conclusions in favor of trusting my reader. Good point!
September 1, 2018 at 2:01 pm
It’s easy to put them in. I’ve done the same in my writing even though as a reader I hate it when the author hammers a point home over and over.