Act 2. A Step-By-Step Writers Guide 2021 (part 3/4)

In the series "How to write the 3 act structure" (part 3) we follow the step-by-step writing process to show you how to structure a story using the 3 act structure, moving into act 2.
•Part 1: Making the 3 act structure EASIER to write:    • Making The 3 Act Structure EASIER to ...  
•Part 2: Act 1 step-by-step guide:    • Act 1. A Step-By-Step Writers Guide 2...  
•Part 4: Act 3 step-by-step guide:    • Act 3. A Step-By-Step Writers Guide 2...  
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Act 2 is will push your character through "transformation". In other words, we break down the character and then build them back up again. They realise the answer to be victorious at the end of the act. We transition into act 3 when they realise the answer and are ready to face the final challenge.

This series will help you to plot a story, from introducing your characters to pushing them into the main plotline. This is excellent for any writers who need to know how to plan a novel (particularly for beginners learning how to structure stories for the first time) as this breakdown of the 3 act structure walks you through each story beat clearly from start to end.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Summary
0:44 - The Characters Intention in Act 2
2:28 - Story Structure (side note)
3:29 - Act 2 (1st half)
4:13 - Step 1. Their first REAL challenge
7:10 - A Story Example (part 7)
8:46 - Step 2. No progression
10:13 - A Story Example (part 8)
11:10 - Step 3. Self-doubt
12:51 - A Story Example (part 9)
13:44 - Summary of techniques (1st half)
14:34 - Step 1. Receive guidance.
15:49 - Writing A Mentor
16:39 - A Story Example (part 10)
17:26 - Step 2. Challenge & transformation
18:52 - A Story Example (part 11)
19:45 - Step 3. Realisation
21:11 - A Story Example (part 12)
22:18 - A Change of Intention
22:50 - Summary of techniques (2nd half)
23:26 - NEXT, transition into Act 3.