The first step to a marketable book is writing a strong story that enchants readers. Let's level up writing craft and creativity with the occasional dash of psychology.
The worst possible disaster has struck, and now your protagonist is lying stunned, not believing she can possibly go on. Unless…
The doom moment is an internal character arc piece that forces your protagonist to face off with the inner demon that has been plaguing ...
The disaster is an external plot piece that has the ability to bring your character to the lowest point that will induce character ...
The second-act complication is a major beat in a story in which the main antagonist puts pressure on the protagonist.
The second-act plot point is the main character’s action from the decision coming out of the midpoint complication. It propels the main s ...
The midpoint complication is the game-changing moment of revelation that upends your protagonist’s plans and causes a shift in goals.