on Helping Writers become Authors:
The Inciting Event is one of the most crucial turning points in story structure.
It can either make or break your narrative.
Many writers, however, struggle with its intricacies and timing.
Is the Inciting Event the initial brush with the main conflict?
Is it a Call to Adventure met with refusal?
Where does it belong in the structure of your story, particularly within the context of the First Act?
By analyzing examples from film and literature, we can unravel these complexities and learn to create an impactful Inciting Event.
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