Plot Error Oops

What happens if you find a plot error in a novel?

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The first thing I did when I found my error was count my lucky stars that it hadn’t been published. Now what I have to do is some research and rethinking to make the plot more plausible.

My error had to do with technology — in particular, the technology concerning encryption and the fact that my example was not secure enough. As my writing is fantasy rather than science fiction, I don’t have to get into the details of the tech. I do have to be somewhat realistic (given my style of writing, which is closer to magical realism) and plausible.

So this morning is going to be research and rewriting some sections of the book. Not my favorite thing to do, but I want my books to be good.

Back to the drawing board.

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