Plot A Month, Week 3, Day 1: The Inciting Event

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I’ve been working on the assumption that you have a decent idea of your plot right now, but if you do or don’t, looking back at the Inciting Event is still a really important step to take.

What is the Inciting Event? The Inciting Event is what kicks off the plot of your novel. It can happened right away, or you can spend some time establishing your world and characters. You need to keep in mind a few things when it comes to this:

The Inciting Event is Change. Regardless...