Writing Plot Twists is Actually Simple | Mystery Writing 101

Want a great plot twist? You can design one, just by examining the assumptions your readers have... and how to feed them a few false ones! In this video, we're talking about:

* what a plot twist actually is
* how to brainstorm great plot twists for your mystery novel
* how to make those plot twists pack an emotional punch

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This video includes video clips from:

Planet of the Apes
Chinatown

[rainbowsomeone]

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[KarlKristofferJohnsson]

I'm currently writing a story where the one who physically committed the murder is known from the beginning, but the mystery is about why he did it. This was very helpful. Thank you!

[annavernick]

way to demystify a mystery! Hahha - thank you for making it simple - look at assumptions to create a twist!

[TheWorld_]

Thank you thank you thank you!
That was so enlightening, and truly made the job of creating any sort of plot twist a fun, creative endeavor.
Turning right around to watch it again this moment.

[SybilWard]

Yeah, about that book... :-) As always, a great video, Jane. Thanks for all the time you put in and for sharing your wonderful brain. Cheers!

[alexa-cibc]

wowww this video really nailed down the mechanics of a good plot twist in a simple yet comprehensive way, thank you 👍👍 p.s. i'm taking this as a lovely gift from you too because it also happens to be my birthday today! 😆

[Katlyn_Duncan]

This was such a well explained and thought out video, wow! You now have a new subscriber! 💜

[linetteholm]

Thus was a REALLY good video. You truly are just getting better and better and better! Great job! I know u were thinking about writing a book...I personally would love to see you do an online class where people get the opportunity to write pretty much the whole cozy with I put from u and other classmates. Just a thought! Again, loved this one!!

[theonemica]

Late to the party, but just wanted to say you have a really great grasp of mysteries! Thanks for your advice, your examples and explanations are very easy to understand.

[angieisaacs]

This was INCREDIBLY helpful. Thank you so much!

[jalindarkumbhar]

Very helpful video for writers... Will be following and watching previous videos too. Thank you for this video.

[nikkin]

my friends and I do some mystery writing games with each other for fun, and this video was so so helpful and informative! I've been trying to get better at understanding how to write (and solve) mysteries, and you break everything down in a really understandable way with some great examples. Thanks so much! I can't wait to watch your other videos!

[MrQwefty]

Being a mystery writer is really about being able to construct multiple consistent narratives that the readers will naturally believe in or consider throughout the story, intertwining and diverging at certain plot points

[wellwell]

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[Nazia]

I am absolutely in awe with your mind. You capture everything and lay it out In such easy terms, one can’t help but understand. I thank you so much for your knowledge because you have helped me many times! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! ❤❤❤

[HardKillaz]

Thank you for getting to the point from the start, and not give a bunch of bs just to say what you could have said from the start. I got the point from your first explanation. Subbed

[sstolarik]

Good video.
Very well explained.
Thank you!😊

[markforster]

Thank you! This is my first time to watch one of your videos and definitely won't be the last!

[paulmahoney]

Brilliant. I'm glad I found your site and think I will be binge watching your videos.

[cblazerc]

While this video is great, the only complaint I had was that your definition of a plot twist was actually the definition of subverting expectations, while the definition of a plot twist is an event that changes the trajectory of the plot.