tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post8583197038720591531..comments2024-03-27T10:02:56.747-04:00Comments on Fiction University: Story Structure: How the Inciting Event Works in a NovelJanice Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-56261536071446348592018-02-16T13:14:53.194-05:002018-02-16T13:14:53.194-05:00That was my plan :) I felt if I broke it all down ...That was my plan :) I felt if I broke it all down like that, someone could watch the movie/read the book and see where the moments fell. Glad it helped! Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-56574428492832509202018-02-15T22:37:02.974-05:002018-02-15T22:37:02.974-05:00Thank you. While I understand the principles, it i...Thank you. While I understand the principles, it is good to have examples that use the same films in each part to make easier to follow.Tim Seabrooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-83217939857455053142016-07-07T21:31:13.942-04:002016-07-07T21:31:13.942-04:00It's when Merryn steals a book with an evil go...It's when Merryn steals a book with an evil god inside and opens up a whole can of worms! I get it woo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-6159668559759577662014-08-24T08:23:17.391-04:002014-08-24T08:23:17.391-04:00Thanks! P&S is such a great book. That's t...Thanks! P&S is such a great book. That's the Bickham one I'm guessing?Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-78416457731282449942014-08-24T08:22:47.362-04:002014-08-24T08:22:47.362-04:00It really is. Sometimes we have to stretch credibi...It really is. Sometimes we have to stretch credibility a teeny bit to get a plot point to work, but if we don't provide enough groundwork to make it plausible, it can come across as contrived. <br /><br />If you've been seeing that, you might try looking at your character's motivations. Make sure they have a logical and plausible reason for doing what they're doing. If it's more plot related, make sure that there are logical reasons for that event to happen. Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-5921207494511378462014-08-24T08:20:08.867-04:002014-08-24T08:20:08.867-04:00Great example of why this is an important moment. ...Great example of why this is an important moment. Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-14769160329353145652014-08-21T17:56:12.526-04:002014-08-21T17:56:12.526-04:00I never knew what this was until I read Plot &...I never knew what this was until I read Plot & Structure. Thanks so much for this great explanation, Janice.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-90750280602263614612014-08-21T11:49:48.180-04:002014-08-21T11:49:48.180-04:00Great info. Contrived is a word I've seen in c...Great info. Contrived is a word I've seen in contest feedback. It seems to be a fine line.<br />I'm going to check out your suggested links.<br />Thanks for sharing!<br />Jackie Laytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921544145225306649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-34265436974773589512014-08-20T21:19:46.545-04:002014-08-20T21:19:46.545-04:00This is some really helpful information. I've ...This is some really helpful information. I've read a few stories where the inciting incident takes a really long time to occur. Those were the stories that were difficult to finish due to the lack of being engaged.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.com