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Does Conforming To A Plot Structure Stifle Creativity?

If a reader decides they know exactly where your story is going, they lose interest. Other twists and turns during the 'adventure' itself are essential, but the 'refusal' and 'near defeat' are bookend opportunities which are handed to you on a plate. All that's left to you is plan a story to take full advantage, and that's easy, isn't it? 

Karen Payton Holt (AKA KPHVampireWriter)