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How to Write a CLIMAX (for ANY Genre!)

Abbie Emmons 120,464 5 years ago
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Ready to write an EPIC CLIMAX that has your readers on the edge of their seat? In this final episode of the 3 act story structure breakdown series, I'm going to show you the secret ingredient to an exciting climax (hint: it's NOT exploding spaceships!) What if I told you that most writers have fundamentally misunderstood The Climax? What if I told you that contemporary stories can be just as nerve-wracking as sci-fi adventures? Let's unpack the "Climactic Confrontation" and look at what REALLY hooks the reader's brain on your story. GRAB THE 3-ACT STORY STRUCTURE TEMPLATE: http://eepurl.com/gFYD8z GET BONUS GOODIES HERE: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons 🎥PREVIOUS VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES: ▶︎ACT 1 THE HOOK → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7a6R5lVW3g THE INCITING INCIDENT → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW9D_Zu-GDQ INCITING INCIDENT CASE STUDY → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHByWwzcj04 THE 1ST PLOT POINT → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5olLwyjec5I&t=2s THE 1ST PINCH POINT → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85pmnYfIT1E ▶︎ACT 2 THE PRE-MIDPOINT REACTIONARY HERO → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnhRJoBWky0 THE GAME-CHANGING MIDPOINT → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIa_VGNfKUQ&t=78s PLOT TWIST CASE STUDY → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OY6jC_boJU&t=1s THE POST-MIDPOINT ACTION HERO → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI-qswBxSUo ▶︎ACT 3 DISASTER + DARK MOMENT → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyAEXLjfoU THE AHA MOMENT → https://youtu.be/j7dsrdZkDgU MOMENT OF TEMPTATION → https://youtu.be/ceZbrDrecFg ________________________________ Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays !! ✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨ ❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons 📚READ MY DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: https://amzn.to/2Et7fhS 📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: http://eepurl.com/gFYD8z ✏️VISIT MY AUTHOR WEBSITE: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/ 🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://anchor.fm/kate-and-abbie-show 💻GET SCRIVENER: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/117669?link=1570 🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR STORY https://youtu.be/j7dsrdZkDgU → HOW TO UNCOVER YOUR MC'S MISBELIEF https://youtu.be/Ij39HSbLCXo → HOW TO WRITE POWERFUL SIDE CHARACTERS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENCEMzTmIYo → HOW TO WRITE TWIST ANY PLOT https://youtu.be/2OY6jC_boJU ✨F O L L O W ✨ blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8 facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons Business inquiries: [email protected] 🎵WHERE I GET MY MUSIC: https://epidemicsound.com/ ✨ A B O U T ✨ My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true. Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community! ✨C R E D I T S ✨ All movie clips and soundtracks used for educational purposes under the Fair Use law. In order of appearance: Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 12 Strong, Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith, Sherlock, Divergent, Cinderella, Christopher Robin, The Greatest Game Ever Played, Narnia: Prince Caspian, The Lion King, It's A Wonderful Life, Saving Mr. Banks, Pride & Prejudice, and Star Wars: A New Hope.

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