{"id":35502,"date":"2023-08-02T10:55:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T10:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/?p=35502"},"modified":"2023-07-31T11:04:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T11:04:33","slug":"plot-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/plot-point\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Plot Point? Definition, Examples, and Industry Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are a ton of narrative structures in the storytelling world. Among the most popular are the Hero's Journey and the Three Act Structure. But no matter which one you look at, they all have one thing in common. <strong>They all provide an overall structure for nailing the plot points of a story<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an indication of how important a story's plot points are. Which is why I'm going to do a deep dive today to answer the question: What is a plot point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toc\">\nIn this article, you will learn:\n<ol>\n<li>What a plot point is and how to identify one.<\/li>\n<li>Examples of plot points using a well-known story.<\/li>\n<li>Tips for writing effective plot points.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-s-the-point-of-a-plot-point\" data-level=\"2\">What's the Point of a Plot Point?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-plot-points-change-a-story-s-direction\" data-level=\"3\">Plot Points Change a Story\u2019s Direction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-identifying-a-plot-point\" data-level=\"2\">Identifying a Plot Point<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-plot-point-example-the-matrix\" data-level=\"2\">Plot Point Example: The Matrix<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-plot-point-1\" data-level=\"3\">Plot Point 1<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-plot-point-2\" data-level=\"3\">Plot Point 2\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-plot-point-3\" data-level=\"3\">Plot Point 3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-plot-point-4\" data-level=\"3\">Plot Point 4<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-plot-point-5\" data-level=\"3\">Plot Point 5<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-plot-point-6\" data-level=\"3\">Plot Point 6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-plot-point-turning-point\" data-level=\"2\">Plot Point = Turning Point<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-tips-for-writing-excellent-plot-points\" data-level=\"2\">Tips for Writing Excellent Plot Points<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-be-mindful-of-action-vs-reaction\" data-level=\"3\">Be Mindful of Action vs Reaction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-things-shouldn-t-go-to-plan\" data-level=\"3\">Things Shouldn't Go to Plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-don-t-neglect-other-plot-elements\" data-level=\"3\">Don't Neglect Other Plot Elements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-a-plot-point-wrapping-up\" data-level=\"2\">What is a Plot Point: Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-the-point-of-a-plot-point\">What's the Point of a Plot Point?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There's a common misconception that a plot point is anything that happens in a story. In this way, people often confuse a plot point for a story beat. Story beats are the smallest units of storytelling, allowing you to break down a story into small parts without looking at individual paragraphs or sentences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A plot point, on the other hand, marks a major turning point in the plot<\/strong>. So a story beat and a plot point will overlap, but not every story beat is a plot. There are far more story beats than plot points in a given story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plot-points-change-a-story-s-direction\">Plot Points Change a Story\u2019s Direction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you're looking at a story in a microscope. The closest magnification is reading every single word in the story and piecing it together as a whole\u2014much as you would a reader. These words combine to make up scenes that each contain a story beat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom out a notch, and you can look at the story beats, making sure each beat helps the story progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom out one more notch, and you're looking at the plot points\u2014<strong>events that change the direction of the story<\/strong>. This view allows you to focus less on the minutiae of the story and more on the most important events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-identifying-a-plot-point\">Identifying a Plot Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you've watched a movie or read a book and some time has passed, chances are you'll remember the plot points better than anything else. <strong>This is because they're the most impactful events for the characters in the story<\/strong>. Especially the protagonist(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A plot point isn't just something that happens in the story. It needs to have consequences, affecting the events that follow. This is how you differentiate a plot point from a story beat or a scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"standard-cta testimonial\" id=\"cta-block_60b64968000c9\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-inner row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"cta-media col-md-4\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"cta-media-inner\">\r\n                    \r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Click here to see it in action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">                        \r\n                                                    <i class=\"fa fa-play\"><\/i>\r\n                        \r\n                                                    <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Atticus.png\" alt=\"Atticus - the #1 Book Writing and Formatting Software used by thousands of authors.\" height=\"1384\" width=\"2210\">\r\n                        \r\n                        <\/a>                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"cta-body col-md-8\" style=\"text-align:left;\">  \r\n                            <a class=\"cta-heading\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Click here to see it in action\">\r\n                            <h3>Formatting Has Never Been Easier<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        \r\n            <p>Write and format professional books with ease. \u00a0Never before has creating formatted books been easier.<\/p>\n            <a class=\"offer-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Click here to see it in action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Click here to see it in action<\/a>        <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thinking about plot points in this way can help you craft a story that will please readers.<\/strong> Whether you're plotting your story before you write a word, or you simply want to make sure what you've written already is as good as possible, taking this bird's-eye-view can really help.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let's break it down using <em>The Matrix<\/em>, which is masterfully plotted and compelling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plot-point-example-the-matrix\">Plot Point Example: The Matrix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plot-point-1\">Plot Point 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first plot point doesn't come until about the 15-minute mark in <em>The Matrix<\/em>. This is common enough because you must first establish the protagonist and their \u201cordinary world\u201d through <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/exposition\/\">exposition<\/a> and character introduction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The first plot point in most stories is also called the Inciting Incident<\/strong>. In <em>The Matrix<\/em>, this is the sequence in which Morpheus calls Neo while he's at work, warning him about the agents that have just shown up at Neo\u2019s office. Morpheus attempts to direct him out onto a scaffolding on the side of the building so he can escape from the agents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neo <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/heros-journey\/\">refuses this initial call<\/a> (also common in many stories) and gets captured by the agents. They then offer him a deal: help them find Morpheus or go to jail for hacking crimes. Neo refuses, and they put a \u201cbug\u201d inside him. He wakes up in his bed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we're led to assume that Neo thinks the whole incident is a nightmare, he knows something strange is going on. So when Morpheus calls again and asks if he wants to meet, Neo agrees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plot-point-2\">Plot Point 2&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The second plot point, often called the Point of No Return or Crossing the Threshold<\/strong>, happens when Neo meets with Morpheus and is offered two pills. After initially refusing the \u201ccall to adventure\u201d in plot point one, Neo now accepts the red pill. He's pulled out of the Matrix and into the real world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also marks the end of Act I in the traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/three-act-structure\/\">three act structure<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plot-point-3\">Plot Point 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plot point three in <em>The Matrix <\/em>comes when Morpheus and several other crew members bring Neo into the Matrix to meet the Oracle. After hearing from Morpheus that he is \u201cthe One,\u201d Neo learns from the Oracle that he is not, in fact, \u201cthe One.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On their way back out of the Matrix, they're attacked by agents. Morpheus is captured and three crew members are killed, but Neo and Trinity escape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a plot point for two reasons. One, it's this decision to go see the Oracle that allows the agents to get the drop on them (with the help of Cyrus back in the real world). Also, <strong>what Neo learns from the Oracle directly affects his decision in the next plot point<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plot-point-4\">Plot Point 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in the real world, on their ship, Trinity decides to go back into the Matrix to save Morpheus. Otherwise, the agents will torture him until he gives up the location of the hidden city of Zion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neo decides to go with Trinity, in part because he's not \u201cthe One.\u201d But even if he's not \u201cthe One,\u201d he can still make himself useful by helping to save Morpheus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks the end of Act II in the traditional three-act plot structure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plot-point-5\">Plot Point 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The beginning of Act III and plot point five are one and the same in <em>The Matrix<\/em>. Trinity and Neo infiltrate the building where Morpheus is being held. Morpheus and Trinity escape back to the real world, and Neo is left behind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the danger isn't over yet. There are machines coming to kill those in the real world. Neo must find a way out of the Matrix before the machines get to the ship, otherwise, he will die or everyone on the ship will die\u2014which would include him.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But once again, this plot point centers on a decision by the main character.<\/strong> When he encounters Agent Smith in the subway, Neo can either fight or run. Running is what he's been told to do. But he decides to stay and fight Agent Smith. And he temporarily beats him.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plot-point-6\">Plot Point 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/5-act-structure\/\">climax<\/a> of <em>The Matrix<\/em> comes when Neo is racing into the building to get to a phone and finally get out of the Matrix. Although he faced off against Agent Smith, it was a close thing, and now several agents are closing in on him. He needs to get out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when he opens the door to the room containing his way out, Agent Smith is already there, and he shoots Neo in the chest several times. Back in the real world, the machines are tearing into the Nebuchadnezzar. Neo dies and <strong>all seems lost<\/strong>. But then Trinity tells Neo in the real world that he has to be \u201cthe One\u201d because the Oracle told her she'd fall in love with \u201cthe One.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neo comes back to life. The agents shoot at him, and he stops the bullets in midair. He is \u201cthe One.\u201d He quickly defeats Agent Smith and leaves the Matrix just in time for the crew to use the EMP to defeat the machines tearing into the ship.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plot-point-turning-point\">Plot Point = Turning Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there's a lot of stuff from the movie that we didn't cover in the breakdown above. And that's by design. When we discuss the main plot points of a story, we're looking at the most impactful moments. <strong>They should all have to do with the main conflict of the story<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of the space in between plot points is spent developing subplots and <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/write-a-character-arc\/\">character arcs<\/a>, and building up the story's conflict.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These other plot elements are important, too. But<strong> by looking at each major plot point in turn, you can ensure that there's a coherent story arc that builds up toward the climax.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's important that each major plot point leads inexorably to the next. If there's no through-line, it's just a series of random happenings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-writing-excellent-plot-points\">Tips for Writing Excellent Plot Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you like to plot your stories out or simply sit down and write, knowing what plot points are can help you craft a great story. And the following tips can help you design your narrative arc, even if it's just an idea in your head.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-mindful-of-action-vs-reaction\">Be Mindful of Action vs Reaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In many powerful stories, the main character spends the first two or three plot points resisting change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can see this in the first plot point in <em>The Matrix<\/em>. Neo refuses to go out onto the scaffolding to escape the agents. He does this because he gets scared. In fact, much of Neo's <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/character-development\/\">character development<\/a> is about overcoming his limiting fear and doubt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if your main character is excited about each new plot development, it takes away some of the conflict. Plus, it's kind of unbelievable. Change is hard, and most people don't want to leave their \u201cordinary world.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But <strong>there should come a time when your character does get proactive because this is essential for an effective character arc.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-things-shouldn-t-go-to-plan\">Things Shouldn't Go to Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you've ever read a book where everything goes smoothly for the main character, you were probably bored to tears. This is why you hear the term \u201crising action\u201d from many fiction writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By making things harder on your main character (through the antagonist), you can craft an entertaining narrative that builds toward the story's climax.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each major event (plot point) should facilitate this need. Of course, your character needs to overcome obstacles to develop. But<strong> for every obstacle they overcome, there should be some unforeseen consequence that follows because of it<\/strong>. And the character's reaction to that consequence should lead to the next plot point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-neglect-other-plot-elements\">Don't Neglect Other Plot Elements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While we've focused mostly on the major plot points in this article, it's important to note that they are simply a piece of the whole. A good plot includes a subplot or two, <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/what-is-a-dynamic-character\/\">character development<\/a>, and falling action to let the reader breathe between plot points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So while it's a good idea to nail your plot points, it's never a good idea to focus on them to the detriment of all else. <strong>Writing a good story is all about getting every single plot element right.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"standard-cta testimonial nohover\" id=\"cta-block_60a2b4d918236\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-inner row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"cta-media col-md-4\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"cta-media-inner\">\r\n                    \r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/rocket-in-content\" alt=\"Get Rocket Now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">                        \r\n                        \r\n                        \r\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/KDP-Rocket-Box-copy-4.png\" alt=\"KDP Rocket Box copy\" height=\"274\" width=\"250\">\r\n                        \r\n                        <\/a>                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"cta-body col-md-8\" style=\"text-align:center;\">  \r\n                            <a class=\"cta-heading\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/rocket-in-content\" alt=\"Get Rocket Now\">\r\n                            <h3>Best Book Marketing Software<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        \r\n            <p>Over 47,000+ authors, NYT bestsellers, and publishing companies use Publisher Rocket to gain key insight to the market.\u00a0<b>Help your book now<\/b><\/p>\n            <a class=\"offer-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/rocket-in-content\" alt=\"Get Rocket Now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Get Rocket Now<\/a>        <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-plot-point-wrapping-up\">What is a Plot Point: Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A plot point is a major event that changes the course of the story, leading inevitably to the next plot point<\/strong>. They're cause and effect in action. Without cohesive plot points, a story is just a series of loosely connected events.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you're writing a novel, a screenplay, or a short story, getting the plot elements right will give the story a through-line. When supported by exposition, character development, and effective tension-building, you can write a powerful story every time without having to stick to a strict <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/story-structure\/\">plot structure<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Without plot points, you don&#8217;t know what your book will look like, or where you&#8217;re going in the story. 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