1. Main Event/Climax

2. The central problem, conflict, dilemma, struggle, or adventure that changes the main character in some way.
The character grows, learns something, has a change of heart
The event carries significance (it's worth reading about)
The main character becomes a small hero in some way

3. How to Cook Up a Main Event
Blend together:
Slow-Motion Action (stretch it out)
Dialogue
Description
The main character’s thoughts/feelings
Show, don’t tell! Make it come ALIVE!
Ex: I spilled a whole pot of soup and made a big mess.

4. Main Events DO-NOTS

5. 1. Superman/Act of God- author can't solve the problem so a hero comes in to save the day
2. Grocery List- list of things that don't affect the outcome
3. Another problem- one problem is enough
4. What's the point?- no main event at all

6. You spotted a wolf in the woods.
Try it!
You spotted a wolf in the woods.
Slow motion action: Tell what you’re doing/the wolf is doing with arms, hands, feet, legs, etc.
Description: the wolf
Main character’s reaction: What does your face look like? What you say? (Dialogue) What sounds do you hear? How do you react to the sounds?