Did you know the love interest dies on page 235?
Did you want to know long before you hit the tragedy that destroyed the hero's heart?
Whether you like to know the trauma ahead or want to be surprised as you turn the page, spoilers can ruin or (allegedly) improve the reader's experience.
Dive into the pros and cons of knowing the plot twist in advance in this week's episode of A Book and A Dream.
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For the Love (or Hate) of Spoilers: An author's take on giving away the plot
Apr 14, 2021

Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time
Join author Megan O'Russell in this candid, humor-filled glimpse into the creation of a new book series, starting at page one.
You're invited to step into the real-time writing process as Megan weaves fae, shifters, witches, and seers into her latest young adult fantasy novel: Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer.
No second drafts allowed.
No untwisting love triangles.
No bringing characters back to life.
Join author Megan O'Russell in this candid, humor-filled glimpse into the creation of a new book series, starting at page one.
You're invited to step into the real-time writing process as Megan weaves fae, shifters, witches, and seers into her latest young adult fantasy novel: Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer.
No second drafts allowed.
No untwisting love triangles.
No bringing characters back to life.Listen on
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