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Watch Out for These Novel-Killing Plot Blunders

Slush Pile Editor - January 23, 2023 0

Three Turns Where Stakes Shape Your Novel

Slush Pile Editor - January 16, 2023 0

What Will Fear Make You Do?

Slush Pile Editor - December 22, 2022 0

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

Slush Pile Editor - November 3, 2022 0

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

Slush Pile Editor - October 14, 2022 0

What’s The Worst That Can Happen?

Slush Pile Editor - October 5, 2022 0

Snowball Stakes Get Worse Before They Get Better

Slush Pile Editor - October 4, 2022 0

Use a Decision Tree to Sort Out Your Unruly Plot

Slush Pile Editor - September 30, 2022 0

Strong Plots Need Serious Goals

Slush Pile Editor - August 15, 2022 0

Sometimes the Smallest Moments are More Meaningful

Slush Pile Editor - June 17, 2022 0

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