7 Tips in Writing Great Plot Twists
1. ILLUSTRATE THEMES
- Ask how plot twist will broaden themes explored in your story.
2. DELAY REVEALS
- Don't make foreshadowing of the twist too obvious - allow intrigue.
3. INCORPORATE SETTING
- How does your setting contribute to the msytery your twist reveals?
4. ADD TO CHARACTERIZATION
- Use to reveal the characters more
(e.g just how bad they are).
5. USE FOR DISTRACTION
- Throw readers off with twists that precede even bigger reveals.
6. USE TO SHIFT SUSPICION
- Keep readers guessing with plot twists that change suspects.
7. BE CAREFUL WITH ANTICLIMAX
- Avoid twists that feel like you're shirking delivering outcomes.
Source: Nownovel
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