plotmoving
Plotmoving is a term used to describe the act of intentionally manipulating or altering the narrative elements of a story to achieve a desired outcome or to facilitate a specific plot progression. This can involve introducing new characters, events, or information that may not have been foreshadowed or organically developed. The term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the narrative is being forced or contrived rather than flowing naturally.
Authors might resort to plotmoving when they find themselves in a narrative dead end or when they
Critics of plotmoving argue that it can undermine the credibility of a story and its characters, leaving