The moment of change.
This usually happens to the main character just before the climax. The crisis is where she tries to solve the main problem and fails. The climax is where she tries to solve the problem and succeeds.
The difference is the change.
So, generally this change is brought about by a resolution of her internal conflict (she finally gets a truth that makes her whole). If we didn't think about it, we'd write it like this:
I suddenly realized I didn't have to fear the vampires.
Hooray! I turned around and went home.
Um. Yeah. That's a dud. Because stories are show not tell. So this internal realization must be expressed in an external, show-me way.
Stupid vampires. I'd been afraid of them all this time for nothing.
I whipped out my bazooka and blew Drac away.
Better?
Published since 2009, over the years I've accumulated various items of writing wisdom. The Third Tuesday Writing Tidbit showcases these items in no particular order. Click here to see all 3T Tidbits.
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