Don't Step Into a Plot Hole: Mark's Resource Roundup

We’ve all seen the countless cartoons about a clueless person stepping into an open manhole. We as screenwriters are often so enamored with our story we do not see a plot hole until we fall into it. There are three approaches to a story:

• Stream of Consciousness

• Analytical Approach

• Methodical Approach

Each has its merits and its flaws, but whichever approach you use there are no guarantees that you will avoid plot holes. Something about the best-laid plans. A great outline helps, but I find that without a great character to push that plot, you’re likely to step into a hole you dug for yourself. More on that later.

Keep writing,

Mark

Resource Links:

How to Create Your Screenplay Plot in 5 Steps

How to Fix Your Plot that Feels Lightweight or Predictable

How to Avoid Plotting Hell and Save Writing Hours

Parting Thought:

“Story is about two things: Character and plot.” ― George Lucas