Plot holes

Whether you're outlining or editing, here are four questions you can ask to help identify, rectify, or prevent plot holes.

Writing Worksheet – Fixing Plot Holes (PDF) How to Fill a Plot Hole Plot holes are almost inevitable at some stage in any piece of longer writing, and in my experience, fixing them can be the most disheartening job of the writer. Print out this worksheet, pour yourself a drink and sit down to untangle those snags!

When you know things about your character that never make it into the written story, people will make assumptions based on what they don't know. Just like in real life.

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A plot hole easily derails an otherwise good story and stretches credibility. Read 7 tips to avoid and fix plot holes.

Plot holes are as dangerous to writers as the Joker is to Batman, Sauron is to Frodo, and Thanos is to the Avengers. Inconsistencies and improbabilities sneak into our manuscripts like nefarious…

Okay, creative writer. So you’ve taken my editorial advice and went looking through your manuscript for a plot hole. And you found one. Now

Even those who outline are bound to find a plot hole or two. Often, we forget to show character motivations or leave events feeling unrealistic or implausible. We can find these plot holes by ensur…

When you approach plot holes purposefully during your outline, filling them in can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the entire writing process.