Plot Plan 5 – Plotting From the Middle
Summarized from “Writing Your Novel from the Middle – A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers, and Everyone in Between” by James Scott Bell

The Magical Midpoint Moment

At this point in this story, your lead character takes “a look in the mirror.” She takes stock of where she is in the conflict. In a character-driven story, she may wonder what kind of person she is and how she will change. In a plot-driven story, she considers the odds against her. In both cases, there is no way to continue and not face certain death – be it physical, professional, or psychological.

Pre=Story Psychology: What makes the midpoint necessary?

Transformation: How has your lead character changed as a result?

Mirror Moment	

	
Pre-Story Psychology	Transformation