Do you want to deliver the perfect plot twist? Most writers do. The problem is, readers are smart and getting smarter with every book they read. They tend to sniff the plot twist right out, even if you hid it well. That’s why I’m introducing this game changer called a red herring. Red herring in literature is the art of creating a false trail in a story so your readers…
Do you know the feeling when you can’t turn the pages fast enough? You’re barely registering any of the words written on the page because you want to keep reading. Then the bomb drops, and everything changes 180 degrees. That’s the art of a plot twist. A plot twist is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a point where the whole plot twists and turns around. From that moment, the…
The middle of the story isn’t just a bridge connecting the beginning with the ending. It’s where most of the story takes place. This is where the protagonist grows and handles the ever-escalating conflict. They interact with other characters and eventually prepare for what awaits them at the climax. However, things can slow down; that is why you need to insert a midpoint twist. A midpoint twist can be what…
