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This chapter explores the intricacies of crafting plot twists in mysteries and thrillers, focusing on character motivations and reader assumptions. It discusses techniques for planting clues and the strategic use of villains to create unforgettable surprises.
Master the art of the jaw-dropping plot twist and transform your readers from passive page-turners into gasping, can't-put-it-down fans.
Ever gasped out loud while reading a thriller? That moment when everything flips upside down and you think, "I should have seen it coming!" đ±
That's the power of a well-crafted plot twist.
Creating these goosebump-inducing moments isn't magicâit's a skill that any writer can master, even if youâre just starting out. And who better to learn from than someone whose superpower is brainstorming plot twists?
Samantha Skal is the director of Thriller Fest, the co-founder of Shadows and Secrets Writing Retreats (held in Salemâs most haunted hotel!), and a certified Author Accelerator book coach specializing in mystery, thriller, and suspense. So to say she knows a thing or two about crafting plot twists would be an understatement.
In the episode, youâll hear us talk about things like:
Whether you're excited to start your first novel or stuck somewhere in the middle of a manuscript, wondering how to surprise your readers, this episode will help you craft plot twists that feel both surprising and inevitable.
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