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   What is an inciting incident in a story?

   • You’ll recognize the inciting incident as the event that triggers the primary action, rather than simply the first event to occur. There may be some backstory or buildup before this, such as a conversation or scene leading up to it — but that doesn’t change its role in the story! Myth #2: The inciting incident is exactly the same as the “hook.”

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   What makes a good inciting incident?

   • Chances are, it comes down to a deceptively simple plot device: the inciting incident. A great inciting incident can elevate a kind-of-okay story to one your readers can’t put down. By contrast, a lackluster inciting incident can cause your reader to set your book aside before the story really gets going.

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   Do problems always result from the inciting incident?

   • It is true that problems always result from the inciting incident, but they don't always look like a problem at first. In other words, whether positive or negative, the inciting incident is the story driver, the thing that sets the story in motion along the story arc.

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   Where does the word 'inciting incident' come from?

   • It originates from a Latin word, incitāre, which means to start up, to put something into rapid motion, or to stimulate, or encourage something or some character. Inciting incident starts the action of a story, and sets the main question readers want to know.

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   Learn what an inciting incident is, how it works in different types of stories, and how to use it in your own writing. An inciting incident is an unexpected event that upsets the character's status quo and creates a problem to solve.

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   Learn what inciting incident is and how it starts the action and conflict of a story. See examples from Shakespeare, Connell, Lucas, and more.

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   Nov 1, 2018 · Learn what an inciting incident is, how it triggers the plot and the protagonist's journey, and see examples from famous books. Avoid common myths and misconceptions about this crucial story element.

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   Sep 2, 2022 · An inciting incident is the event that starts the main character's journey in a story. Learn how to write an effective inciting incident with tips and examples from MasterClass.

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   Learn what an inciting incident is, how to identify it, and how to use it to hook your reader. See examples from different genres and categories of inciting incidents.

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   An inciting incident is an event that creates a radical shift in your protagonist's life and sets the plot in motion. Learn the definition, types, examples, and tips for finding your own inciting incident.

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   Nov 19, 2023 · Learn what an inciting incident is and how to write one for your story. See examples from Star Wars, La La Land, Mean Girls and more.