I'm working on a revision where the catalyst seems to come so late, but now I see that I have catalytic events earlier and can use those to build momentum sooner, like in chapter 1 or 2. Thanks for this clarification!
I'm looking for some help. I'm reading the Save the Cat! book right now and now I'm not entirely sure about the structure of my book. At the start of my book, my character and her friends have been planning an escape from the place they are being held at for quite some time now and the book begins on their escape day as they start to execute their plan. I'm not entirely sure where the catalyst is here or if there even is one. Nothing happens to her at the start of the book that makes her leave her status quo world but she's been suffering abuse for years now and has always wanted to escape. Do I need to put something in there that flips the switch for her? The catalyst should be that an opportunity has prevented itself for her escape. Is it possible to start a book with a character already knowing her plan or should I change that? If it is possible, what can the catalyst be?
Oh mini catalyst is so helpful
3:08 I agree with the example. Ready player one was the first book that came to mind.
I'm working on a revision where the catalyst seems to come so late, but now I see that I have catalytic events earlier and can use those to build momentum sooner, like in chapter 1 or 2. Thanks for this clarification!
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Thank you so much for making me see the fixes for my manuscript today
Very helpful, thank you!
Perfect! Thanks, Jessica.
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I'm looking for some help. I'm reading the Save the Cat! book right now and now I'm not entirely sure about the structure of my book. At the start of my book, my character and her friends have been planning an escape from the place they are being held at for quite some time now and the book begins on their escape day as they start to execute their plan. I'm not entirely sure where the catalyst is here or if there even is one. Nothing happens to her at the start of the book that makes her leave her status quo world but she's been suffering abuse for years now and has always wanted to escape. Do I need to put something in there that flips the switch for her? The catalyst should be that an opportunity has prevented itself for her escape. Is it possible to start a book with a character already knowing her plan or should I change that? If it is possible, what can the catalyst be?