Photo Tuesday - Cause & Effect

There's a law that states that for every action, there is a reaction. A stone tossed in a still pond will cause ever-widening ripples.



As writers we need to apply cause & effect to our craft.
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Are our scenes and characters designed for a purpose? Do they serve a point? Is our storyline in need of some tightening so actions aren't meaningless?










For every cause...





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..is there an effect?









Look back over your work - see any situations that simply fizzle into nothing? Places where you've started the ball rolling but it gathers moss instead? Pointless points will only disappoint your readers!

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Point taken?
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In a nutshell - don't build and prime the pump unless you're prepared for water!