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Does Your Plot Need a Deadline? (Answer: Yes)

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Thrillers: Do Have Secrets, Don’t Use Too Much Backstory

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What’s The Worst That Can Happen?

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Snowball Stakes Get Worse Before They Get Better

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Use a Decision Tree to Sort Out Your Unruly Plot

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Strong Plots Need Serious Goals

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Sometimes the Smallest Moments are More Meaningful

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Personal Stakes Matter More

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Raise Emotions to Raise Your Stakes

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Turning Points Show the Way to Character

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