![]() What your character has learned or how they have developed over the course of your novel is often revealed during the critical choice. What stands in your character’s way? What is preventing them from finishing their quest and returning to normal? ![]() This will make up most of the middle of your novel. There should be obstacles, problems, trouble, conflict, etc. ![]() The point is that they must set out to learn something as a result of the inciting incident. This doesn’t always mean an actual physical journey it can be an emotional one depending on your story. There’s something your protagonist needs to do or there’s a journey they must embark on. I’ve written a longer post about this here. What forces your character to change their usual behavior? This is when your character decides to get in the action OR they are forced to get in on the action. This is your protagonist’s call-to-action. During this time you can focus on showing your audience what your world is like and how your characters interact with it on a daily basis. ![]() This includes the introduction, the description of the everyday life of your main character, and an explanation of your world. ![]() The best way to begin tackling this issue is to understand pacing and how your novel should be structured. Even if you know the beginning and end of your novel, it can be difficult to connect the two and build an exciting plot inbetween. Many writers worry about developing the middle of their novel or they simply lose motivation when they start thinking about what to write about. ![]()
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