• Questions to ask yourself when plotting a story
• Establish stakes
• Utilize Chekhov’s gun
• Avoid card tricks in the dark
• Watch consistency errors
• Avoid handwaving to cover a story flaw
• Delete bogus alternatives
• Eliminate ambiguities
• BONUS: “I try to create sympathy for my characters, then turn the monsters loose.” – Stephen King
Top 8 Tips For Plotting Your Story
