In this Petty Peeves episode, I’m taking aim at a storytelling trope that drives me up the wall: when entire conflicts hinge on a misunderstanding that could be resolved with a single, simple conversation. Why does this lazy tension make my skin crawl, and how can writers avoid falling into this trap? Tune in for a rant and some tips on creating richer, more satisfying conflicts that don’t rely on miscommunication alone.
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