# Invitation to a Murder: there's no plot!

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Podcast: [Story Nerd](https://stenobird.com/podcast/story-nerd-5321719)
Published: 2026-02-25T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Stories need both characters and a plot. That sounds obvious, I know...but you'd be surprised. In this week's episode, Melanie and I examine a film that, sadly, forgot to include a plot. No, really! INVITATION TO A MURDER has unfortunately fallen prey to a very common storytelling trap but the fix is super easy! To find out the problem (so you can avoid it), and the solution (if you've already erred), tune into this week's episode. Enjoy! - V.

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