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“Creating red herrings” quote by Ernie Lindsey
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““Creating red herrings””

Ernie Lindsey

About This Quote

Source Podcast Interview: The Art of Storytelling, 2020

He mentions using misleading clues to distract the audience from the true plot.

In simple terms: Deliberate distractions in storytelling.

Key Takeaway

Use misdirection wisely.

Themes

writing craft deception

Mood

creative strategic

Type

literary instructional

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • film scripts
  • magic tricks

Key Concepts

plot twists attention narrative

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is misdirection effective?
  • What risks does it pose?
A Different Perspective

Overuse can frustrate readers.

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