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 With Dialect, What Words You Say Are as Important as How You Say Them Creative Process / Inspiration / Literary Device Exercises / Plotting Exercises / Writing Prompts Writing Prompt: Using Imagery for Inspiration Characterization, Plot, & Setting / Creative Process / Literary Devices & Writing Techniques / Research & Worldbuilding Don’t Forget the Everyday Characterization, Plot, & Setting / Creative Process Plotting with Post-Its Characterization, Plot, & Setting / Humor & Wordplay / Literary Devices & Writing Techniques / Theatre & Film 10 Puns From Films: From Serious To Silly Creative Process The Art of the Unexpected Leave a ReplyCancel reply Prev Post Don’t Forget the Everyday Next Post “Finishing” a First Draft
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