#44: How to Fix a Broken Plot

Is your plot broken? First, what is a broken plot? It's when you start out with one conflict but lose confidence in your ability to move that conflict forward through a series of actions. So you shift to another conflict or even a third. And pretty soon, readers are disoriented because they don't know where to focus. That's because there's more than one story happening. In today's episode of Writer Unleashed, we'll explore:The 3 things you need to get clear on to fix or avoid a broken plotThe essence of plotWhat conflict is and what it isn'tThe relationship between plot and conflictAnd 5 questions to help  you stay anchored in your story's main throughlineWant to connect with more like-minded writers and with me?  Join us on our private Facebook Group where I answer your most burning writing questions. It's totally free to join. 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.