Day 40: The Icarus Moment

If you're on the faster or shorter side, you may be approaching the Icarus Moment.
This critical point in your plot structure will keep your reader engaged, and propel your protagonist toward real change.
It's important that the Icarus Moment couples a rousing victory with a crushing defeat. What great thing will your protagonist do? How will you crush him again?
If you're not to the Icarus Moment yet, don't sweat it. You still have plenty of time.
ASSIGNMENT: Write for one hour. Record your time and results.
If you’re not yet achieving 1,000 words per hour, reflect on your hour and look for the problems.
FOR FURTHER STUDY: Find more information about the Icarus Moment in chapters 4 and 10 of The Novel Matrix by Brad Pauquette. Learn more at NovelMatrix.com.