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Star Trek Forgot the #1 Rule of Writing Characters
A WORDSLINGER STORY CUT
What obligations does a writer have when stepping into an established universe—or writing characters an audience already knows and loves?
In this Story Cut, I take a critical look at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and the broader modern Star Trek catalog through the lens of character, continuity, and audience expectations. Strange New Worlds has never been afraid to experiment, but when does experimentation stop serving the story and start forcing established characters to serve the gimmick?
Spock is one of the best examples. We know this character. We know his history…
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