7/22 WIP Tip: Misperceptions

Last week I watched a movie with my brother with a main character in the middle of two groups of people: one group thought he was an FBI agent, the other group thought he was with the internal affairs group. (A third, smaller group, thought he was a criminal).

In every story, there are misperceptions that affect plot and character. Someone in your story has a misperception that affects your story in some way. Who is it and what problems will this cause?

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It's pretty simple, really. I'm a writer who loves writing about writing, and sharing all the tricks of the trade with other writers. And when I'm not writing, I'm thinking about writing. I have a hunch you know what I mean :) Read More