How to Write an INCITING INCIDENT

Want to write a STRONG OPENING for your story and GRAB readers' attention immediately? The inciting incident is where it's at. But despite popular belief, the inciting incident isn't just "something happens to move the plot forward"... no, it's MUCH deeper than that. That's why today we're breaking down the formula (and brain science) behind a GRIPPING inciting incident!

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0:00 Introduction
2:00 Why Most Writers Get The Inciting Incident WRONG
3:29 Why Character Arcs Are So Important
6:08 Defining Your Protagonist’s Comfort Zone
8:44 Why All Stories Need Meaning
9:57 The Impossible Choice
12:29 Recap
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Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!