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 Ever hit that point in drafting or revision where you’re not sure what should happen next? 

You might know the next big plot point, but the how-to-get-there part… that’s the problem. 

In this solo episode of the Write It Scared podcast, I break down why the answer usually isn’t inventing a brand-new conflict. More often, the next scene is already hidden inside the consequences of what just happened. We talk about cause-and-effect storytelling, tracking what changed in the previous scene, and how pressure from other characters and antagonistic forces naturally creates momentum.

I also share a simple trick for getting unstuck when your brain goes blank: writing a messy reaction scene first. 

Plus, there’s a quick update on The Courage Files coming in Season 4.

Timestamps
 00:00 Why Writers Get Stuck
 02:07 The Courage Files Update
 04:08 “What Happens Next?”
 05:12 Cause-and-Effect Story Logic
 05:52 Finding the Consequences
 08:04 Pressure From Other Characters
 09:51 The Reaction Scene Trick

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