Syd Field defines the Inciting Incident, a specific incident, episode or event that dramatically impact your character’s life and literally throws them out of balance.
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December 18th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Syd,
I’ve had your book for years. Have written a dozen one act plays.
Have just finished my first Screenplay.
Your insights are clear and crucial.
I’d love to have you help me revise my script.
Any chance of that?
Thanks, either way.