EPISODE · Jan 15, 2019 · 7 MIN
TAP022, How to Write the Climactic Sequence of a Novel
from The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips · host Amelia D. Hay
Send us Fan MailSo, you’ve reached the third act of your novel, and you’re wondering how to write an unforgettable climactic moment. The real secret is in the building up to this climactic moment in the third act. I remember that feeling I got when I reached the start of the third act of the first thriller that I wrote; I was so excited. This probably sounds a little dramatic, but I could almost hear the hallelujah chorus. As I’ve recently discovered, reaching the end of the story is where the real work starts, no matter how great you are at outlining. But you’re not here for revision tips; you want to know how to write the climactic sequence of a novel. And that’s precisely what you’re going to get.In this episode, I will break down the three key elements of the story climax so that you can write a show-stopping climactic sequence for your novel.Tools & ResourcesCheck out the Show Notes | authorpreneurpodcast.com/climactic-sequence/Ask a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Your Questions Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/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/How to Write the First Plot Point | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/first-plot-point/How to Write the Rising Action Scenes in a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/rising-action-scenes/How to Write the Midpoint of a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/midpoint/How to Write the Second Half of the Second Act | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/second-act/How to Write the Dark Night of the Soul Scene of a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/dark-night/How to Choose the Right Ending for Your Story | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/story-ending/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 reached the third act of your novel, and you’re wondering how to write an unforgettable climactic moment. The real secret is in the building up to this climactic moment in the third act. I remember that feeling I got when I reached the start of the third act of the first thriller that I wrote; I was so excited. This probably sounds a little dramatic, but I could almost hear the hallelujah chorus. As I’ve recently discovered, reaching the end of the story is where t...
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