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February 24, 2025 12 mins

Welcome to another insightful episode of Writing Rural With Alley! In this episode we uncover common survival tips that could mislead your fictional characters into danger.

Join us as we delve into five misguided survival advice:

Don’t Eat Insects - Discover why this advice could deprive your characters of a vital food source.

Finding a River Means You Found Help - Learn the risks of relying on rivers as a guarantee for rescue.

Following a River Always Leads to Safety - Understand why this advice might not always lead to safe havens.

Find Food First - Explore the potential hazards of prioritizing food over other critical survival needs.

You Can Eat What Animals Eat - Uncover the dangers of assuming what’s safe for animals is safe for humans.

We’ll also explore our segment “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?” where we discuss various pitfalls and complications these misleading tips can create in your story. Perfect for fiction writers aiming to add realism and tension to their narratives!

Keywords: fiction writing, survival advice, character development, writing tips, story ideas, fiction podcast, writing podcast, misleading survival tips, writing realism

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