In this episode, we look at the invisible hand that guides a protagonist and the delicate balance between a lucky break and a broken story.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Portion of Fate: Exploring why your character’s story exists specifically because they survived the improbable.
The Ta'veren Principle: Lessons from Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time on how to establish "fated" luck early so your readers accept the impossible rather than calling it "plot armor."
Managing the Resource: Why kismet is a limited currency—easy to use for getting characters into trouble, but expensive to use for getting them out.
How are you managing your protagonist's "portion" of luck to ensure their survival feels like destiny rather than a convenience?
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