<p>You need a MacGuffin! You've probably heard that before, or at least the term. "MacGuffin." It's such a silly-sounding word. But what exactly IS a MacGuffin? And why do you need one on your story? Josh and Ira break it down for you.</p>

You need a MacGuffin! You've probably heard that before, or at least the term. "MacGuffin." It's such a silly-sounding word. But what exactly IS a MacGuffin? And why do you need one on your story? Josh and Ira break it down for you.

MacGuffin: What It Is and How To Use It (Cutting Room Floor #127)

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MacGuffin: What It Is and How To Use It (Cutting Room Floor #127)

MacGuffin: What It Is and How To Use It (Cutting Room Floor #127)