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The Flat Arc Third Plot Point
Since the Second Pinch Point, things will go pretty well for the MC as they move towards their Goal. However, there is an ominous sense that it’s not going to be this easy… and they’re right. Before they know it, they will plummet into the deep hole called the Third Plot Point.
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The Flat Arc Second Pinch Point
In between the Midpoint and the Second Pinch Point, things start going well for the MC. They’ve gone from reaction to action, and they’re finally fighting back against the antagonist. Perhaps they defeat some of his goons, discover a clue to his hideout, or find out more about his identity. They’re getting closer and closer…
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The Flat Arc Midpoint
So we’ve passed the First Pinch Point, and the MC is a bit discouraged. After all, the First Plot Point shoved them into a World built on the Lie, and the First Pinch Point showed that the antagonist is by no means slowing in his pursuit. The MC hasn’t quite recovered from their mini low…
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The Flat Arc First Pinch Point
So, after the First Plot Point, your MC is going to be reeling from the turn of events. They’re stumbling around this new Adventure World, trying to gather their thoughts and figure out what kind of place this is. But since this is the Adventure World, conflict between the Truth and the Lie is inevitable.…
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The Flat Arc First Plot Point
It’s time to dive in and talk about the gateway between the First and Second Acts… the First Plot Point! This moment in the story is an important turning point for your MC, so keep reading to find out how to properly write it.
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The Flat Arc Inciting Event
Today, we’re talking about the next plot point in a Flat Arc… the Inciting Event. This happens after everyone and everything has been introduced, and the audience has been properly hooked. Right in the middle of the First Act, an event will take place that will momentarily disrupt the MC’s Normal World.
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The Flat Arc Antagonist
Today, we’re taking a look at one of the most important characters in your story… the antagonist. This character is often underrated because we can tend to take a “one-size-fits-all” approach to villains. But the reality is that they are just as much a person as any other character in the story, so they require…
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The Flat Arc Theme
What is your story about? At its core, what is the message that it speaks… what is the issue or problem that it addresses? This topic will be the Theme of your story—the thing that ties everything else together.
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The Backstory
Today, we’re going to be talking about the Backstory for a Flat Arc protagonist. The Backstory is a vital part of a book or movie, so you have to make sure that you pin it down before you begin writing the story.
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The Goal
What does your MC want more than anything else in the world? What is the prize at the end of their quest? What is the finish line at the end of the race? What do they hope will be the result of their mission?
