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Writing Excuses 10.36: How Does Context Shape Plot Twists?

Writing Excuses

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How to Write a Mystery Without Knowing Who Did It

The author says plot twists can be foreshadowed in a novel. He suggests that you don't need an Ender's Game style ending to work. George R. Martin uses this technique, but his books are more focused on thematically and not just the action.

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