In this episode, we open the door to the unexpected, the lighthearted, and the delightfully strange. 

In this episode, we discuss:

Mischief vs. Whimsy: Distinguishing between the sharp, rule-breaking edge of mischief and the gentle, surreal wings of whimsy.

The Puck Principle: Lessons from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on how whimsical characters humanize high drama and remind us that the world is a playful, benevolent place.

The Reality of Levity: Why dark masterpieces like Pan’s Labyrinth use whimsy not to distract from horror, but to provide the contrast necessary to make the shadows feel truly deep.

Are you obsessing over the pathos of your story, or are you looking for the spaces where a little "pure imagination" can take root and lift the heart?

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