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Category: Writing Tips

  • The Positive Change Arc Third Plot Point

    Today, we’re talking about the Third Plot Point—arguably the most important plot point in your story (and also my favorite). It’s vital that you get this plot point right, so stay tuned as we dive right in.

  • The Positive Change Arc Second Pinch Point

    Your character has just passed the Midpoint of the story, and is now in the second half of the 2nd Act. They are halfway done with their journey, but, while all seems to be going well, the worst is yet to come. Today, we are talking about the precursor to these troubles—the Second Pinch Point.

  • Writing With Heart: The Journey of a Teenage Writer

    Today’s post was written by my good friend, Juliana. She is such a sweet and amazing person, and I can’t wait for you guys to hear from her! She will be sharing some of her favorite writing tips, so be sure to keep reading!

  • The Positive Change Arc Midpoint

    Today, we’re talking about the Midpoint, also known as the Second Plot Point, the Moment of Truth, or the Mirror Moment. It’s a vital turning point for your MC, but it can also be a pitfall for unprepared writers.

  • The Positive Change Arc First Pinch Point

    Your character has just been plunged into an entirely new world. No longer in the Normal World where they could be relatively comfortable in their Lie, they are now in the Adventure World, where the Lie doesn’t work and the main conflict abounds. At this point, it’s a confusing world full of unknowns.

  • The Positive Change Arc First Plot Point

    In this series so far, we’ve covered the First Act up to the Inciting Event. Up until this point, the MC has remained in their Normal World where they are allowed to generally live comfortably with their Lie. However, all of that is about to change. When the First Plot Point arrives, the MC will…

  • The Positive Change Arc Inciting Event

    So, you’ve successfully hooked your readers in. You’ve used the first part of your story to world-build, introduce characters, and provide necessary information. But now that that’s over… what next? The answer to that is the Inciting Event, which we’re going to talk about today.

  • The Positive Change Arc Hook

    The beginning is possibly the most important part of a story. For the writer, it’s do-or-die territory. If you don’t get a reader interested in the story right from the start, their journey through the book isn’t going to be as enjoyable—or they may not even make it through the book at all. So stay…

  • The Positive Change Arc Antagonist, Part 2

    We’ve already determined what a good antagonist should look like, but you might still have some questions. So, today, we’re going to look at some common questions about antagonists.

  • The Positive Change Arc Antagonist, Part 1

    Who’s the most important character in your story besides the protagonist? You might be inclined to answer with a mentor character, a love interest, or a sidekick. But there is one person that we often don’t think of in terms of importance. There would be no story, no plot, no anything but a bunch of…