We talked false protagonists, hidden identities, dishonest narrators, and the surprising rewards of the major time jump. Well, today we’re rounding out the list with two more entries and an honorable mention that might just work for you, beginning with…
In this two-part article I’m going to look at six plot twists that you may not have considered including in your writing.
Sometimes, the most effective villain is the one you didn’t see coming. It’s the helpful friend who turns out to be the villain’s stooge, the kindly inn-keeper hiding cannibalistic intent, or the sage master whose long-game is to tempt you to the dark side. Of course, for these villains to work, you have to trust
A great plot twist guarantees your story will never really leave its readers. Decades after they finish your book they’ll still look back on that moment the truth was revealed and feel a shiver of satisfaction. Of course when they go wrong, twists can do exactly the opposite, leaving your reader feeling disappointed and betrayed.
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