You've probably heard the term 'trope' thrown out a lot in the writing community--sometimes as a positive thing, but sometimes as a negative one. This raises the question: are tropes to be embraced or avoided? Are they a sign of informed storytelling, or unoriginally storytelling? The truth is, like most things, it depends on how and when they're being used. Let's talk about tropes, what they are, and how to use them effectively.

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0:20 - What is a trope?
3:27 - Be intentional
4:34 - Know the trope’s history
4:53 - Try subverting the trope
5:31 - Avoid cliches

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