Fiction writers from the Naples Writers' Workshop read successful stories and ask "Why Is This Good?"
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Why Is This Good? is hosted by Kristine Gill, J. C. Bronsted, and Rob Curtin.

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126: “The Destructors” by Graham Greene

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In this episode, we discuss “The Destructors” by Graham Greene. What can we learn from this quick but complex story? How can group dynamics be quickly introduced in a story? How can the central action of a story produce and maintain narrative momentum? How can we keep ramping up the reader’s interest in a story?

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April 15th, 2024 by Naples Writers' Workshop