Screenwriting Workshop - Inciting Incidents
Inciting incidents are the catalyst that propels your story forward, transforming the protagonist's ordinary world into one filled with conflict and opportunity.
Without a strong inciting incident, your narrative risks stagnation, failing to engage the audience or establish the stakes.
Crafting a compelling inciting incident ensures that your screenplay captures attention early, providing a clear and urgent reason for your protagonist’s transformation and the unfolding drama. In essence, it is the heartbeat of your story’s momentum and purpose.
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Screenwriting Workshop - Inciting Incidents
It’s what the whole movie hinges on. If it’s not compelling, if it’s not dramatic, if it lacks stakes or conflict… oof. You’re in for some trouble.
In this workshop, I talk about:
the 2 questions to ask yourself about your inciting incident to ensure it’s a strong as it can be
the 3 elements that your inciting incident should include if you want it to hook your audience
It’s what the whole movie hinges on. If it’s not compelling, if it’s not dramatic, if it lacks stakes or conflict… oof. You’re in for some trouble.
In this workshop, I talk about:
the 2 questions to ask yourself about your inciting incident to ensure it’s a strong as it can be
the 3 elements that your inciting incident should include if you want it to hook your audience
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Meet your instructor
With a career spanning feature films, television, and documentary storytelling, Jennifer Harrington (DGA/WGA) has mastered the art of crafting compelling narratives. From selling scripts to Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures (Hell’s Belles, The End of Liz As We Know It) to directing horror thrillers (Shook, Housekeeping), Jennifer brings deep industry experience to the craft of screenwriting.
Having previously taught for Sundance’s acclaimed Collab program, she’s now come here to share her expertise with you.
