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Another Way To Breathe — Writer Notes: The Wicked + The Divine 4

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This is the sort of issue that inevitably turns up in far too many of of my stories. It’s often a narrative weakness, at least for a certain preference of readers. It’s the “let’s stop and have a nice walk around a place and explain what’s been going on.” If it’s a three issue arc, you’ll find it in issue 2. If its a four issue arc, you’ll find it in issue three. If it’s a five issue arc, you’ll find it in issue four. If it’s a six issue arc, I rarely use it, because that’s too much delay before answer – or alternatively, enough space to leak out the secrets over more space so it’s a little less obvious. I say this in part so that it in part ruins any story I’ve ever written, because now I’ve told you this, you won’t be able to look at my work in the same way ever again, and so forcing me to try other things. Or, at least, mix it up a little. To be honest, it’s something a lot of writers do. My problem is that I both like mystery (i.e. withholding information as long as possible) and c

Another Way To Breathe — Writer Notes: The Wicked + The Divine 4 Kieron Gillen writes stuff and things. This is his more casual blog. For solely work stuff, you'd be best to go to kierongillen.com, assuming it's decided to work today. In practice, you'll be better off staying here. Frequently Asked Questions ask me anything rss archive Writer Notes: The Wicked + The Divine 4 Spoilers, obv. This is the sort of issue that inevitably turns up in far too many of of my stories. It's often a narrative weakness, at least for a certain preference of readers. It's the "let's stop and have a nice walk a

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