Plot Twists...Help!

[Sarah]

Jessica wrote: "Hi everyone!

In the novel that I am working on, there's a bit of a mystery involved.

So, I want to add a plot twist, but I'm a little stuck! I really want it to seem like the suspect is a certai..."

They are called 'red herrings!' They help to lead the reader down blind alleys.

Jessica wrote: "Alright! I'll email you in 5 minutes, okay?"

[Sarah]

Jessica wrote: "@Sarah:
Yeah. I wanna do that, but how?!"

You create a scenario whereby the plot runs concurrent with the main plot distracting the reader. I had someone killed in a hit and run, then a girl was found strangled and then a policeman mysteriously is found in a disused mineshaft in a body bag after being injected with curare. The three events all tie in together they were all comitted by the same person and instigated by the main villain in my plot!

[Sarah]

Jessica wrote: "@Sarah: thank you!! (:

@Toni: I replied, but it wasn't sending it. I said thank you very much, I'll be sure to use your advice!"

No problems red herrings I do quite well!