“I SAW THAT COMING!”
When Predictable Plots Disappoint Readers A great story should keep readers engaged and excited to turn the next page. But what happens when an author makes the plot so predictable that there’s no suspense, no surprises, and no reason to keep reading? Just like slow-moving plots and unexplained endings, a storyline that’s too easy to figure out can leave readers feeling unsatisfied and even frustrated. The Problem with Predictability Every reader enjoys solving a mystery, uncovering secrets, or being surprised by an unexpected twist. But when a story follows a formula so rigid that every plot point is obvious from the start, it loses its ability to engage. Predictable plots can be problematic when: • ...