9 Techniques to Foreshadow a Truth or Event

9 Techniques to Foreshadow a Truth or Event

Well done foreshadowing won’t ruin the surprise. The device adds suspense and tension to the story, building anticipation for the reader. Foreshadowing can help readers understand what happens later. Everything finally makes sense. Thus, it can facilitate the...
12 Story Plot Twist Ideas – Part 2

12 Story Plot Twist Ideas – Part 2

This is the second installment of 12 plot twist ideas, examples, and the expected questions readers will have. See Part 1 for more ideas and examples. Twist Ideas, Examples & Readers’ Questions   Betrayed by an oh-so-helpful friend. Hero’s friend helps him cruise...
12 Story Plot Twist Ideas – Part 1

12 Story Plot Twist Ideas – Part 1

Possibly you have the big, must-have twists, such as the inciting incident at the story’s beginning, the mid-story crisis in which the protagonist realizes his underlying problem, and the black moment event near the end. But plot twists are also needed during the...
Story Setting Part 2: Real vs. Fictional

Story Setting Part 2: Real vs. Fictional

First off, remember from Part 1 that setting encompasses such elements as place, time, culture, technology, geography, and weather. Thus, you must decide whether any real setting can work for your story. Of course, fantasy and sci-fi novels need extensive fictional...

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