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Raising the stakes
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Watch Out for These Novel-Killing Plot Blunders
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January 23, 2023
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Three Turns Where Stakes Shape Your Novel
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January 16, 2023
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What Will Fear Make You Do?
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December 22, 2022
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Does Your Plot Need a Deadline? (Answer: Yes)
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November 3, 2022
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Thrillers: Do Have Secrets, Don’t Use Too Much Backstory
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October 14, 2022
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What’s The Worst That Can Happen?
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October 5, 2022
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Snowball Stakes Get Worse Before They Get Better
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October 4, 2022
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Use a Decision Tree to Sort Out Your Unruly Plot
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September 30, 2022
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Strong Plots Need Serious Goals
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August 15, 2022
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Sometimes the Smallest Moments are More Meaningful
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June 17, 2022
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