The First Plot Turn - 100 Days of Making Comics 2 - DAY 28

Summary

This video delves into the concept of 'inciting incidents' in storytelling, which are pivotal moments marking the beginning of the main plot. It explains how these incidents can vary by story type, such as location, answer, character, or event, and emphasizes the importance of aligning multiple plot turns around a single point. The video also touches on the significance of the 'refusal of the call' and 'acceptance of the call' as narrative devices following the inciting incident, setting the stage for the story's progression.

Takeaways

• 🔑 Inciting incidents are crucial as they mark the beginning of the main story after the introduction.
• 🐶 The speaker humorously notes their dog's tendency to be present during recording, adding a personal touch.
• 🎬 Inciting incidents are the first significant plot turns in a narrative, setting the stage for what follows.
• 📚 The script discusses the LACE plotting method, which includes Location, Answer, Character, and Event plots.
• 🌟 For a Location plot, the inciting incident is when a character is forced to leave their starting point.
• ❓ In an Answer plot, it's when a significant question is posed that propels the narrative.
• 🚀 Character plots are ignited when a character becomes dissatisfied with their current state, seeking change.
• 💥 Event plots are straightforward, focusing on a pivotal event that disrupts the status quo.
• 🔄 The speaker advises aligning multiple plot lines' turning points to occur around the same time for narrative cohesion.
• 🔁 Post-inciting incidents, there's often a 'refusal of the call' period, allowing characters and readers to process the change.
• 🌀 Inciting incidents should be disorienting, effectively shifting the story's 'new normal' and propelling the plot forward.