So, you're writing a story, and you have a perfect idea for a shocking twist that will leave the reader's jaw hanging as they suddenly realize the true meaning of everything they've just read! You evil genius, you!
Except...
well, readers are pretty smart, and let's face it, shocking twists have been done before. You're now pretty convinced that they will see your twist coming a mile away, perhaps even from the opening sentence. How would you rather handle it?
