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EPISODE · Feb 15, 2018 · 9 MIN

TAP016, How to Write the First Plot Point or the Point of No Return Scene

from The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips · host Amelia D. Hay

Send us Fan MailSo you've brainstormed ideas for the three plot points in the first act of your story, and you're now wondering how to transition between act one and act two. How do you take your character into the core conflict of the story? The easiest way to do this is to set up a point-of-no-return scene in your story. In this episode, I'll discuss:What is the first plot point?When should the first plot point take place?The two most important elements you need to include as you write the first plot point.And what to read next if you want to dive in a little deeper into the first plot point. Tools & ResourcesCheck out the Blog Post | authorpreneurpodcast.com/first-plot-point/Ask a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Your Questions Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/Want podcast episode updates sent straight to your inbox? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/Affordable premade book covers | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/  **Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur *The Previous EpisodesWhat is Three-Act-Structure? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/iap012-three-act-structure/How to Write a Great Story Hook in a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/iap013-the-story-hook/How to Write a Great Ordinary World Scene | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/the-ordinary-world/How to Write the Inciting Incident | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/inciting-incident/Support the showConnect with me on Social MediaDiscord: https://discord.gg/HZX7HZBQUfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/X: https://twitter.com/writeradhayYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop* This is a service or product offered by me** My bookish merchandise store

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Send us Fan Mail So you've brainstormed ideas for the three plot points in the first act of your story, and you're now wondering how to transition between act one and act two. How do you take your character into the core conflict of the story? The easiest way to do this is to set up a point-of-no-return scene in your story. In this episode, I'll discuss: What is the first plot point?When should the first plot point take place?The two most important elements you need to include as you ...

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