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Podcast: Writing Roots
Episode: S23E3 – Rashomon Stories
Description: If you’re looking for a unique way to tell a story – especially a crime story – consider the Rashomon structure. Originally a Japanese film, Rashomon told the storyh using the subjective views of those involved in the events. The same scene was shown several times from all different perspectives.
Using the Rashomon structure means digging into the characters and how they view the world. People often see and notice what they know or what they want to see. Those with tactical training – military and police for example – will see threats and weapons. The bookworm that would rather be home th...