#155: 5 Common Plot Problems And How To Fix Them

In this encore episode, we talk about common plot problems that plague first-time novelists, and how to solve or avoid them completely.  You'll explore how to:Define the central problem driving your protagonist;Build and intensify the action;Move your plot logically from one event to the next;Up the ante on what's at stake, and;End your story in a way that's emotionally satisfying to your reader. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts.  Love what you're learning from the Writer Unleashed podcast? Pease consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more writers -- just like you -- to write the story that won't let them go.Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Structure your story with this FREE 3-Act Worksheet. Go beyond outlining and write a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end.   Grab your FREE Worksheet here. Not sure how to structure your story? Start Here. This free 3-Act Worksheet gives you a clear framework so you know exactly what your beginning, middle, and end need to do — so you can stop guessing and start writing. Grab it free here.