17.4: The Gun on the Mantel is Actually a Fish

Published: Jan. 23, 2022, 11 p.m.

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\\nIn the previous episode we discussed how to ensure that your surprise feels inevitable. In this episode we\'re covering how to make inevitability feel surprising. The title is a nod to the concept of the "red herring," which is arguably the most useful tool for setting up a good surprise.
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