Twisted Surprises in Fiction

In this episode of Write Pack Radio, the Write Pack explores how twists and surprises in fiction.

All twists and surprises need to be surprising, but inevitable.

What makes a good twist?

How does the twist apply to the surprise?

Can you see the twist coming when you reread or re-watch the story?

Are we trained in watching the twist? What do you remember about the twist?

What is the difference between a twist and a twest (a bad twist)?

We spend a lot of time working on our beginnings, because that is what the agents and publishers see first. How much time do we spend on the endings where the surprise is at?

What kind of endings are there?

Can the twist destroy your plot?

Are there any locations for surprises and twists than the ending?

Can surprises and twists in the middle keep the middle of the book from being boring?

What about twists in premises?

How do you show the twist and the hidden clues without making them obvious?

What are the beats in the twist?

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