: Re: Are plot twists always necessary for a good story? In the story I'm writing, the protagonist writes a representational story about himself and about the fulfillment of his wish impossible in

Let me offer an analogy - are track loops necessary for a good amusement thrill ride? Generally speaking, they are not necessary, but they are making the ride more... thrilling. On the other hand, a good thrill ride would likely have loops, but it's not the number and size of them that makes the ride good.

So, put twists in your story, but don't add twists just for the sake of it.

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