#174: 3 Essential Elements For Structuring Act One

Ever wonder how to write your First Act?

In this episode, learn 3 core elements to structure - and nail-  Act One of your story.

From your set-up, to your inciting incident, to your first plot point, you'll learn how these elements impact the rest of your story, and where to place each.

We'll cover:

• How long your first act should be
• How to set up your story so we know who and what your story's about
• What an inciting incident is, what a plot point is, and their purpose in story
• The difference between your inciting incident and first plot point, and where to place both
• How your first plot point establishes your character's dramatic need that will sustain the rest of your story

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