Wednesday, March 1, 2023

March #IWSG: PLOT TWIST!

 

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The awesome co-hosts for the March 1 posting of the IWSG are Diedre Knight, Tonya Drecker, Bish Denham, Olga Godim, and JQ Rose!


Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. 

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March 1 question - Have you ever read a line in novel or a clever plot twist that caused you to have author envy?

                                                  You ready?
                            Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

As a writer, I'm always on the hunt for great plot twists. I live for finding unforgettable lines in a novel or a great new series to watch. In order to qualify as a timeless and unique plot twist, it must have the element of surprise. If I'm genuinely shocked, then you know it's a clever turn of events. 

I believe one of the greatest examples of a plot twist that I've ever read is in the book Hunger Games. When Katniss' arrow sinks into an unexpected target other than President Snow, I literally threw my Kindle across the room. Such a great surprise! In order for this one to take full effect, you had to read it first in the book. 

I know there are countless other examples of being genuinely surprised in a book or movie. I can't wait to read yours!
Happy spring!

4 comments:

  1. My husband would freak if I threw my iPad. LOL

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  2. I am thankful to the author for creative writing and unique insight which challenges our thinking and expands our minds.

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  3. I love surprising plot twists too.

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