It all started when…
Write a story that begins with the words, “It all started when…”
Tagged: Inciting incident
A hero meets an incident…
Create an intriguing tagline by combining an interesting hero with a unique situation. Once you have the hero and inciting incident selected, all you need to do is come up with an intriguing conflict and fill in the blanks.
The hero’s journey in five sentences…
Create a five sentence story using the structure of the hero’s journey to guide you. Include one sentence for each of the following steps: The Ordinary World (the beginning), The Call to Adventure (inciting incident), The Ordeal (first time they must face their fear), Resurrection (the climax), The Return (the end).
Writing Exercise: The Spark That Starts the Fire
Learn all about inciting incidents and how to create the right one for your book to ensure your character embarks on an engaging journey that your readers won’t be able to put down.