The 7-point story structure is one of the newest plot structures on the plot structure scene, but has a lot to offer with its symmetrical pacing and non-linear method of outlining. This structure is designed to help you turn a concept into a novel developing one story beat at a time, each building off the last in a non-linear way. Let's chat about this structure and how to know if it's right for you!

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The Inciting Incident:    • Writing the Inciting Incident  
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0:00 - Intro
2:05 - The seven story beats
4:08 - Initial concept
4:54 - The resolution
5:45 - The hook
7:18 - The midpoint
9:04 - The first plot turn
10:33 - The second plot turn
12:27 - The first pinch point
13:38 - The second pinch point
14:25 - Why use this structure?


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