Welcome back to the Novel Kicks Writing Room and the Plot Challenge.

Over the next few weeks, we will be focusing on plotting a piece of fiction, one task at a time.

These will potentially help you master plot structure by writing all major plot points, then analysing how each element builds toward a cohesive story.

Task 4: Midpoint

The midpoint is where you raise the stakes dramatically. Shift the story’s direction. Move from “trying to solve the problem” to “fighting for survival/truth/redemption.”

Some of the key things to consider when completing this task: 

• What does your protagonist discover or lose at the midpoint?
• How does this force them to change their approach?
• What was their old strategy? What’s their new one?
• What’s the point of no return?

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