Scene, moment, conflict, dilemma, loss, fear, etc. that forces protagonist to take immediate action -- Inciting IncidentScene or event that symbolizes the end of what was. The protagonist's goal shifts or takes on greater meaning and turns the story in a new direction, launching the character into the actual story world itself -- End of the Beginning (*)The moment the protagonist consciously makes a total commitment to achieving her goal and does something that signifies she has burned all …
Definition of Plot for Writers
Plot integrates dramatic action, a character’s emotional development, and thematic significance in a story. To further break down plot: PLOT is a series of scenes deliberately arranged by cause and effect to create dramatic action filled with conflict, tension, suspense, and/or curiosity to further the character’s emotional development and provide thematic significance What does that mean? A. Scenes Plot is a series of scenes that show outward action. Scenes are …
5 Reasons Writers Get Stuck
1) Writers Balk at Plot At the thought of plot and structure, writers’ palms turn sweaty and their hearts race. Why the visceral reaction? The act of creation generally comes from the right side of the brain and the linear, concrete structure of plot comes from the left, making structure for writers inherently counter-intuitive. At some point, however, every writer, even those who work out their stories on the page, requires some sort of structure in which to present their work. Plot is the …
Character Emotions
Someone asked after reading Return of the Sacred Feminine what the Sacred Feminine actually is. I'm not an expert by any means. If fact, I'm not really sure I know the answer well enough to respond. What I do know, or at least, feel is that with all the war and upheaval going on there is an imbalance. I found on the internet that the Sacred Feminine is associated with the qualities of wisdom, justice, beauty, and compassion. The Sacred Feminine destroys old forms and brings new ones into being …
Return of the Sacred Feminine??
Images on the news often portray an imbalance. That the old world order, the patriarchal world of rules and judgments and wars and control needs a bit of balance. Only trouble, the sacred feminine stays lost or hidden, is out of reach.Yesterday's plot consultation gave me hope of the sacred feminine reveal, return, and balance restored. Ah, the joys of being in on the birth of greatness. Thanks for inviting me...Be brave.Dig deep. …
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