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Tips for Crafting a Mind-Blowing Plot Twist

Tips for Crafting a Mind-Blowing Plot Twist

  1. Throw Out the Obvious
  2. Use Misdirection: Consider using red herrings, dead ends or subvert attention
  3. Crank Up the Foreshadowing
  4. Avoid Gimmicks

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