One of the trickier things to get down as a writer is how to handle plot twists. Specifically, the buildup and reveal. If you don\u2019t foreshadow a plot twist, it will probably catch everyone by surprise, but it can end up feeling forced. On the other hand, a well foreshadowed plot twist will fit naturally with the story progression, but you run the risk of giving away the twist long before it happens. Being able to adequately foreshadow a plot twist without ruining the surprise isn\u2019t easy. I\u2019m better than some, but I wouldn\u2019t consider myself anywhere near Rowling\u2019s level. Anyway, how I want to handle certain plot twists and reveals is just something I\u2019ve been thinking about lately. So far, I think they\u2019ll work well. But there\u2019s no way to tell for sure until the game is finished and I start getting some feedback. Of course, it\u2019s not only the game itself, I need to be careful what I say on this blog as well\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
One of the trickier things to get down as a writer is how to handle plot twists. Specifically, the buildup and reveal. If you don\u2019t foreshadow a plot twist, it will probably catch everyone by surprise, but it can end up feeling forced. On the other hand, a well foreshadowed plot twist will fit naturally … Continue reading Don’t Give Too Much Away<\/span>