Disclaimer: this is a humourous post meant to amuse, not to instruct. You have been warned. ๐
We’ve all had thatย one book that totally blew our minds with the crazy twists and turns of the plot, always keeping us on our toes.
How do authors come up with such stunning plot surprises? How do they blow our expectations out of the water?
Well, let me tell you.
There’s a recipe for everything. And naturally there’s a recipe for plot twists as well. So grab your plot pots and spoons and let’s get stirring.
Ingredients:
- 1 novel plot
- 1 cast of characters
- 5 cups of conflicting ideals
- Dash of betrayal
- 1/2 cup of chaos
- Untold Secrets, to taste
Step One:
Mix plot and characters to the pot and stir in two cups of conflicting ideals.
Stir novel until the mixture is inwardly boiling with conflict, though only a few bubbles show on the surface.
Step Two:
Add two more cups of conflicting ideals, and a dash of betrayal.
Pour in 1/2 cup of chaos, then stir rapidly until the mixture explodes.
Step three:
Mix in untold secrets to your personal taste.
Stir well.
Step Four:
Bake in fiery heat of unending edits for one year, or until well crisped.
Optionally sprinkle with disaster, and serve with reader’s tears.
Enjoy!
What’s one book that’s totally blown your mind with all the plot twists? What do you think are important ingredients to cooking up the perfect twist? Let’s chat together!
Mmm, good recipe. But you simply cannot make a good plot twist without a few dashes of foreshadowing.
Not too strong, mind you, or it will ruin the entire recipe. Just the slightest of dashes, mixed in so that you can’t see it but the flavor comes through. Rather like the salt in pizza.
Yes, of course! How could I have forgotten such an important element to the plot twist?
I definitely agree with that measurement. Expertly said.
*chuckles* A+++ recipe. Explosions and tears and all that wonderfulness. XD
(Seriously though, thanks for the smile this gave. < 3)
Explosions and tears are essential elements. ๐
(You’re always welcome. *hugs*)
Oh my word. Jane. XD I love it!
I expect to see some high quality plot twists coming from your way anytime now. ๐
I like the header image for this one too! Perhaps a few more plot ideas too, at least to get closer to a Brandon Sanderson level of storytelling.
Aw, thank you! I was really happy with how it turned out. ๐
Ooh yes, you can’t go wrong with adding extra plots and subplots and even more plots.
Haha, this felt like a legit recipe! ๐Thanks for my laugh of the day ๐๐
Of course. That’s because it actually is a real recipe. ๐
I’m so happy it made you laugh! โบ
LOL Great post today Jane!
You did a brilliant job summarizing the common elements of stereotypical plot twists.
On an unrelated note, while you are giving out recipes, do you (or any other readers I guess) have tips for making jam? ๐
Haha, thanks!
I am no jam maker, so you’ll have to look somewhere else for advice in that area. ๐
You say this is not meant to be serious but I can totally see authors doing this. So evil…
It’s what some authors do best, mwahah. ๐
“Serve with readers’ tears.” I love it. Making this recipe ASAP. xD
It wouldn’t be as good without the readers’ tears. ๐
Yes, do it! ๐คฃ
“Optionally sprinkle with disaster, and serve with readerโs tears.”
HAHA! This is lovely. *hurriedly copies down recipe*
Serving size varies on how much emotional trauma you’re aiming for. ๐
Thanks! ๐
Oooh, I am sure this recipe will taste simply delicious, I can’t wait to see the reader’s tears as they devour every word of it. ๐
-Quinley
Sure does. And the readers’ tears just top it off perfectly. ๐
Lololololol this was awesome, Jane!! I loved it. ๐ I will definitely use this recipe. ๐
There have been so many books that have about made me jump out of my skin with surprise, such as when GANDALF CAME BACK the first time I read The Lord of the Rings. I about cried with happiness. XD
Great post, Jane!!
-Kendra Lynne @ thewanderlingbeast.wordpress.com
Haha, yess, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Yes! I actually knew that spoiler before I read the books, but it was still a pretty good moment anyway.
This is what I call a quality recipe. I love this, Jane xD
Thank you, thank you. I hope you’ll be utilizing this knowledge in the future… ๐
Awesome recipe! I expect there to be lots of books coming soon with awesome plot twists ๐
They’d better be! ๐คฃ I’m looking forward to it though. Got to love a good surprise. ๐
Oh my word Jane. XD *dies* This was awesome.
*revives you* Thanks! ๐ I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Hahah! XD XD This is soo amazing!! XD XD xD
I serve with reader tears alot.. XD XD
Haha, thank you! ๐
Good, good. You’re doing it right. ๐