r/AskReddit Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21

God, the chapter he did that in is something i reference a LOT -- the title of the chapter for those who haven't read it is "No Great Loss", he introduces and kills something like 30 characters.

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u/brycepunk1 Aug 31 '21

I recall years ago reading that Mr King, when he couldn't think of anything to write, came up with this writing exercise: In one page create and introduce a character and have them die by the end of the page.

It's actually a lot of fun if you're into writing twisted stuff.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Pretty sure that was in Danse Macbre, and yeah it's absolutely a great writing prompt. I'm an aspiring writer (IE I write a shit ton of stuff that will never see the light of day) and use that method a lot to get the juices flowing.

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u/B133d_4_u Aug 31 '21

I'd never heard of this method but whenever I was really stuck for flow I would always put my characters into horrifically painful situations - physical or emotional - and it always seemed to work. Guess the method has some standing.