Plot Holes

 Asking these four questions can help avoid plot holes.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/prevent-plot-holes/

Choppy Stories

 Why does your story feel choppy even though your plot seems solid.

https://janefriedman.com/why-your-story-feels-choppy-even-when-the-plot-is-solid/

Tight Plot

 A tight, propulsive plot includes the want, the action, and the shift.

https://janefriedman.com/the-secret-to-a-tight-propulsive-plot-the-want-the-action-the-shift/

Intersection and Redirection

 Two ways your multiple plot lines can interact.

https://countercraft.substack.com/p/principles-of-plotting-part-iv-intersection

Varying the Plot

 Varying your plot will add interest.

https://countercraft.substack.com/p/principles-of-plotting-3-variation

Plot Oscillation

Having your character move between obstacles and successes will make your writing more interesting.

https://countercraft.substack.com/p/the-principles-of-plotting-part-two

Plots

 A sturdy plot is the foundation on which your story sits.

https://countercraft.substack.com/p/why-plot-isnt-a-four-letter-word

Story Shapes

 The shape of a story reflects the constant swing between good and ill fortune for the protagonist.

https://nathanbaugh.substack.com/p/the-8-shapes-of-stories-68a

Plot Points

 Keep your story moving between the plot points of big moments.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/connect-plot-points-keep-story-moving/

Plots and Story Arcs

  One way to think of a picture book story plot is to think of a character who has a problem.

https://robsanderswrites.blogspot.com/2011/01/plot-and-story-arc.html

Novel Plots

 Here are five paths to plotting your novel.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/08/5-paths-to-plotting-your-novel/

Plot Twists

 Here are five ways to writing a satisfying switch up.

https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-plot-a-plot-twist-5-steps-to-writing-a-satisfying-switch-up

Midbook Slump

 Why does your story slump in the middle and what can you do about it?

https://reneefountain.substack.com/p/the-midbook-slump-why-great-writing

Subplots

 Does your book need to have subplots?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/01/diving-in-the-toolbox-creating-a-plot-subplot-template/

Subplots

 What questions should you ask when before introducing a subplot?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/02/5-questions-to-ask-before-adding-a-subplot/

Suspense

 Here are some tips for building suspense in your writing.

https://www.worldbuilders.ai/p/secrets-suspense

Plot Twists

 How do you successfully pull off a plot twist?

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-pull-off-a-plot-twist/

Plotting

 What are the benefits of plotting instead of pantsing?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/01/why-plotting-will-always-be-better.html

The Ripple Effect

 How do you weave plot with character?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/strengthen-your-story-with-concrete-nouns/

Plot Hacks

 Here are five plot hacks that might help you save your novel.

https://janefriedman.com/5-plot-hacks-that-just-might-save-your-novel/