What Are Plot Devices? (Why You Should Be Cautious)

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Learning how to identify plot devices and fully support them on every page of your story is a huge step toward writing cohesive and resonant fiction.

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What Are Plot Devices? (Why You Should Be Cautious)

Helping Writers Become Authors

More episodes from "Helping Writers Become Authors"

Ep. 644: "There and Back Again": The Lord of the Rings and the Power of Despair in Fiction

Ep. 643: How to Use Archetypes in a Series

Ep. 642: How Meditation Can Inspire Your Next Story

Ep. 641: Announcing Archetypal Character Guided Meditations! (+Giveaway)

Ep. 640: What Are Antagonistic Proxies? And How Can They Help Your Story?

Ep. 639: Where Should You Start Plotting Your Story?

Ep. 638: Hot Tip for Character Relationships: The Relationship IS a Character

Ep. 637: How to Rediscover the Joy of Writing

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Ep. 635: How to Write Interesting Happy Scenes? 6 Tips