Monday, March 22, 2021

Plot holes

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dig_hole.jpg

So - what's a plot hole?

According to Wikipedia - "In fiction, a plot hole, plothole, or plot error, is a gap or inconsistency in a storyline that goes against the flow of logic established by the story's plot. Such inconsistencies include things as illogical, unlikely or impossible events, and statements or events that contradict earlier events in the storyline."

The below site was very helpful to me in describing the different types of plot holes.

The five different types of plot holes

I have found that the very best way to find plot holes is to have several beta readers and critique partners.  If there's a hole in your story, someone will find it!

How to find and fix your story's plot holes
https://www.well-storied.com/blog/plot-holes
https://www.writerscookbook.com/how-to-fix-plot-holes/

These sites are fun.  Plot holes in movies.  I love the Toy Story one.  The Cinderella one has bothered me for years!  WARNING - SPOILERS AHEAD
https://www.buzzfeed.com/alliehayes/small-movie-plot-holes-reddit
https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/dumbest-plot-holes-film-movies-a4015781.html
https://www.boredpanda.com/interesting-movie-plot-holes/
https://www.urbo.com/content/8-movies-with-plot-holes-that-completely-ruined-everything-and-how-to-fix-them/
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/50-movie-plot-holes-and-paradoxes/

Which movie plot hole has bothered YOU?  Tell us in the comments.



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