Home > Quotes, Words, & Phrases For Want of A Nail, the Plot Was Lost This old saying is the perfect example of how simple, everyday problems can derail the big picture. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading… Related Tags:ColloquialismFor Want of a Nailfor want of a nail sayingfor want of a nail the shoe was lostPlotProverbSaying Related Posts Characterization, Plot, & Setting / Literary Devices & Writing Techniques The Art of the Unlikely Coincidence: Serendipity & Synchronicity in Writing Characterization, Plot, & Setting / General Thoughts & Updates / Theatre & Film The Mystery of the Meh Film: Nature Or Nurture? Characterization, Plot, & Setting / Creative Process Plotting & Progress Aren’t Mutually Exclusive Literary Device Exercises / Worldbuilding Exercises / Writing Prompts A Writing Prompt for Dreams Characterization, Plot, & Setting / Research & Worldbuilding Worldbuilding Without Traditions Feels Fake Characterization, Plot, & Setting / Literary Devices & Writing Techniques With Dialect, What Words You Say Are as Important as How You Say Them Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentNameEmailWebsite Post commentTurn on JavaScript to leave a comment. Δ Prev Post Don’t Forget the Everyday Next Post “Finishing” a First Draft
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