The 7 Worst Types of Plot Holes and How to Fix Them

🔍Plot holes are inconsistencies or contradictions in a story that are never explained or resolved.

🔑The worst types of plot holes include the obvious solution that characters ignore, the off-screen solution that characters ignore, continuity issues, inconsistent magic or technology, characters acting out of character, and abandoned subplots.

💡To fix plot holes, consider options like making the solution more obvious, acknowledging off-screen solutions and explaining why they can't work, ensuring continuity in the story, clearly defining rules and limits for magic or technology, staying true to character motivations, and either resolving or connecting subplots back to the main story.

🎥Examples of plot holes can be found in movies like Prometheus, Die Hard 2, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and more.

🔧Understanding and addressing plot holes can improve the overall storytelling experience for the audience.

What is a plot hole?

—A plot hole is an inconsistency or contradiction in a story that is never explained or resolved.

How can I fix plot holes in my stories?

—To fix plot holes, consider options like making the solution more obvious, acknowledging off-screen solutions and explaining why they can't work, ensuring continuity in the story, clearly defining rules and limits for magic or technology, staying true to character motivations, and either resolving or connecting subplots back to the main story.

Can you provide examples of plot holes in movies?

—Yes, examples of plot holes can be found in movies like Prometheus, Die Hard 2, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and more.

Why are plot holes important to address?

—Understanding and addressing plot holes can improve the overall storytelling experience for the audience.

Are there different types of plot holes?

—Yes, some of the worst types of plot holes include the obvious solution that characters ignore, the off-screen solution that characters ignore, continuity issues, inconsistent magic or technology, characters acting out of character, and abandoned subplots.

00:00In this video, we discuss the worst types of plot holes and how to fix them.

03:14The first type of plot hole is the obvious solution that characters ignore.

05:40The second type of plot hole is the off-screen solution that characters ignore.

08:13The third type of plot hole is continuity issues.

10:05The fourth type of plot hole is inconsistent magic or technology.

11:15The fifth type of plot hole is characters acting out of character.

13:40The sixth type of plot hole is abandoned subplots.

15:25It is important to address plot holes to improve the overall storytelling experience.