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PlotHow Escapism Grounds Us: Writing “What If” Stories

Bestselling Author Lori Gold explores the path not taken — why we’re currently obsessed with “what if?” stories.

Lori Gold
PlotThe Failed Plot, and the Novel I Gained Along the WayRosie Walker
PlotGiving Your Thriller the Relentless Pace and Gripping Tension It NeedsJennifer van der Kleut
CharacterThe Challenges of Balancing Character With PlotMike Maden
PlotPlotting or Plodding: How to Keep Your Story MovingSheila Roberts
PlotHow to Use Cliffhangers (And Not Make Readers Hate You)Charlie N. Holmberg
PlotHow to Plot a Plot Twist: 5 Steps to Writing a Satisfying Switch UpLaura Leffler
Writing TechniquesBetter Story Structure Through Musicals and Kung Fu MoviesRob Hart
Write Better Fiction4 Reasons I’m a Plotter, Not a PantserRosie Walker
Writing TechniquesThe Big RevealTiffany Yates Martin
Write Better FictionThis Changes EverythingRan Walker
Write Better FictionWant to Write an Unputdownable Book? Try a Cliffhanger (Or Two)Jen Craven
Write Better Fiction8 Tools for Pacing Your NovelChristine Wells
Write Better Fiction8 Tips for Plotting a Great Heist Novel (or How to Be a Thief)Sara Desai
Writing TechniquesPersonalizing Familiar Tropes in Fresh and Fun WaysJessica Joyce
Write Better FictionTurn the Tables on Popular Tropes in FictionLiz Kerin

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