

18.45: NaNoWriMo Week 2 - Inciting Incident
30 snips Nov 5, 2023
Learn how to write an engaging inciting incident for your novel. Find out the different types of inciting incidents and how they establish stakes. Explore character objectives and their trauma attachment points. Discover how a character's self and physical symbols can impact their journey. Take the homework to reflect on your character's failures.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Understanding the Different Types of Inciting Incidents
04:36 • 3min
Exploring the Inciting Incident and Establishing Stakes
07:56 • 5min
Character Objectives and Trauma Attachment Points
12:59 • 7min
Exploring the Character's Self and Physical Symbols
20:13 • 4min