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How To Write Stunning Twists
FOR NOVELISTS OF ALL GENRES. Are your plots too predictable? Do you have trouble creating surprising twists? This short booklet will lead you through a unique process to discover unexpected events for your story. Both "plotter" and "seat-of-the-pants" novelists will find this technique useful. The 2000-word article is based on a popular workshop taught at writers conferences by Brandilyn Collins. Bonus material added at the back.
A few reactions from novelists who have attended these workshops:
"This is brilliant! A brand new way of looking at twists for me." ~ Author of over 100 books.
"Wow. [Brandilyn Collins] has such a unique way of looking at issues. I love this!"
"This process really works. Thanks!"
"I have no excuses for dull plots now. [Collins] has given me a lot to work with."
A few reactions from novelists who have attended these workshops:
"This is brilliant! A brand new way of looking at twists for me." ~ Author of over 100 books.
"Wow. [Brandilyn Collins] has such a unique way of looking at issues. I love this!"
"This process really works. Thanks!"
"I have no excuses for dull plots now. [Collins] has given me a lot to work with."
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19 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2016
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About the author
Brandilyn Collins
62 books632 followersBrandilyn Collins is a best-selling novelist known for her trademark Seatbelt Suspense®--fast-paced, character-driven suspense with myriad twists and an interwoven thread of faith.
Brandilyn is also known for her distinctive book on fiction-writing techniques, Getting Into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn From Actors (John Wiley & Sons). She is a sought-after teacher and speaker at writers' conferences.
Brandilyn is also known for her distinctive book on fiction-writing techniques, Getting Into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn From Actors (John Wiley & Sons). She is a sought-after teacher and speaker at writers' conferences.
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January 27, 2025
Popular Christian writer Brandilyn Collins teaches her readers how to write surprising twists as they plot their stories. Her writing is clear and succinct. She includes the first chapter of one of her books to have the reader practice finding assumptions to twist. Quick and sensible.
June 30, 2017
I was sorry this was so short but it had great information for any novelist.
October 27, 2016
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This is a very, very short book. It does provide a worthwhile insight into writing a twist into a story, but the whole thing is probably less than a blog post. I don't feel cheated at the cost, but if the price were any higher I would have.
This is a very, very short book. It does provide a worthwhile insight into writing a twist into a story, but the whole thing is probably less than a blog post. I don't feel cheated at the cost, but if the price were any higher I would have.
July 29, 2019
Concise and immensely helpful!
I liked the direct definitions and the examples of assumptions. This approach is fun fodder for anyone wanting to create a great twist. The process seems to also help chisel out great images of characters as you go along. Can't wait to start my list!
I liked the direct definitions and the examples of assumptions. This approach is fun fodder for anyone wanting to create a great twist. The process seems to also help chisel out great images of characters as you go along. Can't wait to start my list!
August 29, 2021
this inexpensive pamphelet length piece presented a great method for creating twists. It's one of those things I think some authors spontaneously do without realizing it. If you need to do it on the fly, it helps to understand the process. Useful
July 31, 2023
Short and to the Point
No twist here! Collins does a great job of outlining how to write twists in an easy to understand way. Can read in less than an hour.
No twist here! Collins does a great job of outlining how to write twists in an easy to understand way. Can read in less than an hour.
March 9, 2017
I want to be a better writer, so I study Brandilyn Collin's book. Her teaching style is clear and easy to follow. I recommend the book to anyone who's serious about writing.
September 10, 2016
Powerful tool for writers
Ms. Collins has presented aspiring authors a gem to add to their writing toolkits. I believe good twist in a novel makes the difference between the book and author I remember, and a book that I walk away from with a vague sense that the story could have been better crafted. Well worth the purchase price, this article could make it tough to read my next few book choices, I'll be busy trying to find the premise for the twist!
Ms. Collins has presented aspiring authors a gem to add to their writing toolkits. I believe good twist in a novel makes the difference between the book and author I remember, and a book that I walk away from with a vague sense that the story could have been better crafted. Well worth the purchase price, this article could make it tough to read my next few book choices, I'll be busy trying to find the premise for the twist!
June 26, 2016
A bit eye opening
Personally as a newbie, to the writing profession, I need a bit more clarity and will need to revisit the lesson more than once.
Personally as a newbie, to the writing profession, I need a bit more clarity and will need to revisit the lesson more than once.
December 22, 2016
Ok
It's ok but just an advert for other work. Picked up one hint that was all. Could have done the same by Google.
It's ok but just an advert for other work. Picked up one hint that was all. Could have done the same by Google.
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