It's the hinge your entire story turns on—and one of the hardest story elements to identify and write.Can I be honest? I struggled with turning points for years.I knew they were essential. They’re the moment when everything changes. The moment that forces the character to face a crisis choice. The moment that reveals what the story is really, at its heart, about.And yet . . . I couldn’t see them.I found so many things that weren’t the turning point. I found inciting incidents, and midpoints, and climaxes.The turning point, though? It eluded me.Until I learned a simple framework that finally, finally unlocked them for me.That framework:<ul><li>Reveals why the turning point matters so dang much within the story</li><li>Ties the turning point perfectly to the inciting incident, climax, and every other element of story</li><li>Is objective and straightforward, making it clear to measure (no more guessing at turning points based on gut feeling!)</li><li>Is wonderfully simple (it’s kind of incredible how simple it is, considering how tough turning points are to spot)</li></ul>That framework marked my turning point in the way I edit turning points.If you have ever struggled to figure out what the heck the turning point is in a story, well, you’re not alone.I hope this framework gives you a breakthrough. It certainly did for me!Further listening:<ul><li><a href='https://alicesudlow.com/inciting-incident/'>Inciting incident (qualities & traps)</a></li><li><a href='https://alicesudlow.com/progressive-complications/'>Progressive complications (qualities)</a></li><li><a href='https://alicesudlow.com/progressive-complications-fix/'>Progressive complications (traps)</a></li><li><a href='https://alicesudlow.com/goal/'>Protagonist’s goal</a></li><li><a href='https://alicesudlow.com/content-genres/'>Content genres</a></li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2085389/open_sms">Send me a Text Message!</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2085389/support">Support the show</a>Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Alice and Your Next Draft." If that sounds like you, <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-next-draft/id1655583830'>please consider rating and reviewing my show!</a> This helps me support more writers through the mess—and joy—of the editing process. <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-next-draft/id1655583830'>Click here</a>, scroll to the bottom, tap the stars to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Loving the show? <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2085389/support'>Show your support with a monthly contribution »</a>

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