
Discover the mistakes to avoid when plotting your novel #writingtips #writingcommunity
Are you struggling to figure out what mistakes to avoid when plotting your novel? Do you feel like your plots lack depth and direction, or as if your storyline is becoming too complicated? If so, I have great news for you!
I’m excited to introduce my brand new mini course, Perfect Your Plot: Common Story Development Mistakes and How to Overcome Them.
It’s just $47, and in this course, you’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls that can derail your storyline and alienate your readers, and gain insights from an experienced author and editor with over 30 years of industry experience. (That would be me!) 😊
With Perfect Your Plot, you’ll discover:
✅ The top 6 plot development mistakes that writers make
✅ Practical examples, inspired by real editorial letters that I’ve written, to help you avoid these mistakes in your own writing
✅ The fine balance between predictability and believability when crafting your plot
The course is packed with valuable information and resources to help you take your plot to the next level. You’ll get instant access to:
✅ 7 video lessons with closed captions
✅ A cheat sheet recap that you can refer to for every manuscript you write
✅ An actionable worksheet that guides you through evaluating your story for plot flaws
And the course comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee, so you can enroll risk-free.
If you’re ready to whip your storyline into shape, then check out Perfect Your Plot. I pored over 10 years of editorial letters to my clients, finding common plot hole patterns, when putting this course together.
Click here to learn how to catch these mistakes yourself and start finetuning your plot.

Hi there! I’m Stacy Juba, an author, freelance editor, and the founder of Shortcuts for Writers. I’d love to connect. If you’re a writer, here are a few ways we can work together:
Enroll in my Book Blurbs Made Simple mini course for just $9
Sign up for my free, on-demand self-editing masterclass
Check out my courses and workshops