Launching Your Story: Exploring the 3 Types of Inciting Incidents



One could say the scene that launches your ancestor’s story is one of the most important events you will need to decide on. So make sure you have a clear knowledge of the scene that catapults the story forward. In today’s video lesson we lay out 3 different types of inciting events to look for in your genealogy research to help you propel your story to success.

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  1. Lynn, This info is so important to me right now. I am looking forward to next week’s installment to find out how to better craft the inciting incident in my ancestor’s story. Since February’s writing sessions, I have found my writing to be more exciting both for me to write and for others to read. You have changed my entire perspective on writing family history. I recently used some of your suggestions in a history presentation that I did. The audience response was much more enlivened. Thank you.

  2. I am rather stumped about the third one when it comes to a surprised ending. Did I miss the example using family history s topics?

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