Thanks for the article Julie. I’ve been struggling with my first paragraph waffling between two options and this clarifies some things for me. BTW, I loved Yellowface…June is so messed up!
Love this! To paraphrase: “the hook establishes the character’s ordinary world in an extraordinary way so that the reader takes the bait… the inciting incident upends the character’s life and sets the larger plot in motion…”
Thanks for the article Julie. I’ve been struggling with my first paragraph waffling between two options and this clarifies some things for me. BTW, I loved Yellowface…June is so messed up!
Love this! To paraphrase: “the hook establishes the character’s ordinary world in an extraordinary way so that the reader takes the bait… the inciting incident upends the character’s life and sets the larger plot in motion…”
Excellent explanation, Julie! I think I’m guilty of getting those two story elements mixed up.
This is super helpful - thank you!