What's the MOST IMPORTANT part of your story? The "aha moment." I've been waiting forever to talk about this...and the day has come! In this video, we're diving into your character's realization and transformation... and how to leave a lasting impact on your audience. This is YOUR moment – the reason why you wanted to write this story in the first place! I'm also going to show you examples of the aha moment from some of my favorite stories, and what makes them so emotional.
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🎥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
0:00 Introduction
1:10 What is the Aha Moment?
5:28 Case Study: Pride & Prejudice
9:07 Case Study: It’s A Wonderful Life
11:58 Case Study: Gifted
14:42 Recap
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MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ HOW TO WRITE THEME INTO YOUR STORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i3Xs1BTNYQ&t=92s
→ HOW TO TWIST ANY PLOT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OY6jC_boJU&t=396s
→ PLOT DRIVEN STORIES VS CHARACTER DRIVEN STORIES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k68tf-Nut2I&t=292s
→ INCITING INCIDENTS: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN VS DIVERGENT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHByWwzcj04
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All movie clips and soundtracks used for educational purposes under the Fair Use law. Pride & Prejudice (2005) copyright Focus Features, It's A Wonderful Life (1946) copyright Liberty Films, Gifted (2017) copyright Fox Searchlight Pictures.