Twists aren't just for the end of a story. Use them from the beginning so readers never know what to expect.
Today's #freeadvice comes from Angela. Check out her blog at Live to Write... Edit when Necessary (its own great advice). I picked her advice to feature today because it's something that's such a duh sort of thing, but no one ever puts it in such simple terms. And some writers really need to live by it. Put it on a sticky note above your computer, right next to Life is a Box of Chocolates...
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5 comments:
Good advice, Angela! The only thing I'd add is to make sure you save the best for last:) (I hate getting to the end of a twisty, complex story and discovering that the ending fizzles.)
Thanks for sharing, Vickie!
My advice is: Mind control is cheating and has already been thoroughly explored by Star Trek. Find another way to move your plot along.
Great advice. I'm actually reading a book now that all the reviews say the last fifty pages are full of twists and is amazing. Unfortunately the first three hundred pages have dragged a little. As I read I keep hoping for a little something to have me glued to the pages, hopefully I get there soon.
I'm loving the free advice. Can't wait to read more.
Thanks for picking me Vickie :) Now I need to make sure I practice what I preach!
Great advice! What a good reminder. Thank you!
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