tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post6313105878906088957..comments2023-12-12T02:24:15.920-08:00Comments on Tessa Emily Hall ~ Christ is Write: Chapter One Check-List: How to Begin Your NovelTessa Emily Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-71132624188606876352016-04-28T08:12:41.514-07:002016-04-28T08:12:41.514-07:00Sometimes, the main character’s external goal isn’...Sometimes, the main character’s external goal isn’t clear until after the inciting incident. <br /><br />For instance, in The Wizard of Oz, it wasn’t until Dorothy landed in Oz that she strived to go back home. However, the first chapter should at least portray the main character’s inner need. In Wizard of Oz, Dorothy’s inner need was to find a place called home. Then, the Inciting Incident is what launched her into this inner quest. But it wasn’t until the Inciting Incident that she created the external goal as well. <br /><br />Hope that makes sense!<br /><br />TessaTessa Emily Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-974133050040646262016-04-28T08:11:29.097-07:002016-04-28T08:11:29.097-07:00Haha, I usually rewrite my first chapter dozens of...Haha, I usually rewrite my first chapter dozens of times before I feel that it's right. That's the beautiful thing about writing -- it's never "set in stone" until it's published. =) <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the post!<br /><br />TessaTessa Emily Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-70721269140483537002016-04-28T04:33:26.490-07:002016-04-28T04:33:26.490-07:00For both my WIPs I need to refine or rewrite the f...For both my WIPs I need to refine or rewrite the fierst chapter, but I have the basics down. In one a stranger turns up at my MC's door and has a secret to tell her, but she isn't supposed to talk to strangers.<br />In the other I have a party and a girl who feels somewhat alone, despite having many people flocking around her, and then her grandfather, the head of the country suddenly collapses.<br />I don't think I'm so good at showing the main characters goal, it's one of my weak points in general.Brie Donninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02143675481045319013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093187878739089807.post-21572944230137645412016-04-27T09:19:42.656-07:002016-04-27T09:19:42.656-07:00Well, I think I include #3-5 in my first chapter :...Well, I think I include #3-5 in my first chapter :P Great checklist that I'll be saving for future reference. My first chapter still needs a LOT of work D:Abigayle Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182504899939054458noreply@blogger.com