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This is a fantastic article from Joel Morris about storytelling. And AGATHA CHRISTIE *DOESN’T KNOW WHO DID IT* 😮

Joel Morris@gralefrit.bsky.social

I've written at a bit more length about The Traitors, Agatha Christie, and 'The Kierkegaard Edit'. How story works best back-to-front. joelmorris.substack.com/p/the-traito...

joelmorris.substack.com'The Traitors', Agatha Christie, and The Kierkegaard EditHow we consume story, versus how it's made.

2/1/25, 6:37 pm3 reposts15 likes

Joel Morris

@gralefrit.bsky.social

Cheers!

Seriously: that’s an absolute cracker. Good work, sir. (Loved the Bill & Ted analogy too.)

David Smith

@avaragado.org

2 Jan 2025

I think PD James had a similar approach (from an interview I read decades ago): she’d write with one killer in mind and then name someone else in the climax, before adjusting the story to make it fit.