Happy #WritersLifeWednesday my friend! Today is the FIRST EPISODE of my new series: HOW TO OUTLINE A RIVETING NOVEL (using the 3 act story structure). Today we're tackling act 1: THE OPENING OF YOUR NOVEL. (Don't worry, it's scary for every writer.) In this video I show you how to hook readers on page 1 and keep them engaged AND I reveal the one reason why most novel openings suck!!

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IF YOU DIDN'T SEE THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO, WATCH THAT HERE: [ Ссылка ]

ACT 2: [ Ссылка ]
ACT 3: [ Ссылка ]
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THE SECRET TO IRRESISTIBLE INTERNAL CONFLICT: [ Ссылка ]

YOUR CHARACTER'S BACKSTORY CHANGES EVERYTHING: [ Ссылка ]

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THE TEMPLATE + QUESTIONS FOR ACT 1:

THE HOOK
What does my protagonist think will bring her true happiness or contentment? And how is her fear stopping her from going after it?

INCITING INCIDENT
Why does this inciting incident matter to my protagonist? How does it push her outside her comfort zone?

BUILD-UP
What internal conflict is going to arise for my protagonist in wake of the inciting incident?

1ST PLOT POINT
How is my protagonist going to react to the inciting incident, given her fear and misbelief about the world? What decision is she going to make now to avoid the most pain? (And get what she wants while steering clear of the thing she’s afraid of?)

1ST PINCH POINT
What is the opposition/antagonistic force my protagonist is going to have to face head-on later? How can I show the reader that it’s already looming in the distance?

NEXT VIDEO:
HOW TO OUTLINE ACT 2: [ Ссылка ]

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My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.

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!

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