This week, you're taking your characters from their current day-to-day life to their decision to go after their external goal.
What to write today
Today, you're writing the debate [8335–10,000 words]:
Ultimately they will have no choice, but your protagonist may fight against the inciting incident, and decline the call to adventure.
Present how this event impacts the protagonist and why they must step into action.
Present how the event challenges your protagonist's internal conflict.
Want a different sort of prompt? Have a character spend far too long deciding on a sandwich. 🥪
Update your running editorial note
At the end of the day make a note of any off-course deviations, potential inconsistencies, areas to research further, or moments of inspiration to revisit when you edit in December/January.
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