Plot holes

Whether you're outlining or editing, here are four questions you can ask to help identify, rectify, or prevent plot holes.

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A plot hole easily derails an otherwise good story and stretches credibility. Read 7 tips to avoid and fix plot holes.

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Even those who outline are bound to find a plot hole or two. Often, we forget to show character motivations or leave events feeling unrealistic or implausible. We can find these plot holes by ensur…

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Or just leaving a chapter hanging somewhere that IMPLIES more to come! Readers love that especially with ships. ;)

Movies often make us suspend our disbelief to take us on magical or futuristic journeys, where unicorns are real and humans have already explored more than just our solar system. And while usually those unrealistic events are explained by in-universe laws, there are times when we sit up, squint at the glimmering screen and go wait a minute. Not even some of the greatest movies are immune to plot holes and while some are so minuscule that they can be easily ignored, others are so hard to…

I answer questions about Harry Potter and/or explain false plot holes. Post questions below.

I answer questions about Harry Potter and/or explain false plot holes. Post questions below.