5 Common Plot Mistakes and How to Fix Them

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When writing your novel, it's important to ensure your plot holds up and hooks the reader from beginning to end. In this video, I point out the five most common amateur writer mistakes I've noticed when it comes to plotting and offer tips on how to fix them. Identifying and addressing these plot mistakes in your novel will bring you one step closer to constructing the most effective story possible!

RELATED LINKS:
Cliché Plot Tropes to Avoid: https://youtu.be/1EPsHyHTAJk
5 Common Plot Mistakes and How to Fix Them: https://youtu.be/iEa0ktkEPp0
Overdone Plot Twists to Avoid: https://youtu.be/1_Ud_x9hZAU

5 MOST COMMON PLOT MISTAKES:
00:51 - Convenient discoveries
02:58 - Vague timeline
05:08 - Rabbit holes
06:46 - Lack of cohesion
09:34 - Snowball effect

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