How to write a mystery novel that plays fair: weave clues into the narrative, craft credible red herrings and misdirect readers without cheating.
Crafting a Compelling Mystery: Writing Clues and Red Herrings Read More »
How to write subplots that matter: echo your theme, give each B plot its own arc and weave subplots in to control tension and pacing.
Crafting Compelling Subplots: Adding Depth to Your Story Read More »
How to write a plot twist that shocks yet feels fair: plant foreshadowing, make the payoff plausible and explore plot twist ideas and surprise endings.
Crafting a Jaw-Dropping Plot Twist: Surprise Ending Ideas Read More »
What is Chekhov’s gun? Learn the rule of setup and payoff, how to make and keep narrative promises and how it keeps your story coherent.
Unveiling Narrative Promises: Chekhov’s Gun, Setup, and Payoff Read More »
Explore common plot structures, the building blocks of effective plotting and how to stay original within a framework that keeps readers hooked.
Crafting Compelling Stories: The Power of Plot Structure Read More »
Use this mystery plot outline to build a twist-filled missing-heir story: investigation, clues, red herrings, reveals and a satisfying resolution.
The Missing Heir: How to Outline a Twist-Filled Mystery Read More »
Plot vs story explained: what each means, how they work together, examples of strong plots and the common mistakes writers make with both.
Unravel the Secrets of Compelling Storytelling: Plot v Story Read More »
