How To Write a TEMPTATION MOMENT (Alternative to Disaster)

Did you know there is an ALTERNATIVE to the “Disaster/Dark Moment” plot point in the 3 act story structure? I like to call it the Moment of Temptation…and it can be the most compelling way to lead your protagonist to their “aha” moment! In today’s video I’m breaking down what the Moment of Temptation is, what makes it so memorable, and case-studying some stories that pull it off really well.

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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
THE AHA MOMENT → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7dsrdZkDgU
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✨T I M E S T A M P S ✨
0:00 Introduction
1:18 What is The Temptation?
6:00 Case Study: Roman Holiday
7:50 Case Study: Baby Boom
9:27 Recap
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