How to Write a Perfect Crisis (Cutting Room Floor #094)

A rock and a hard place. The decisions that define the arc of a character, and indeed our own lives. This is the realm of the Crisis, one of the must-have components of a scene, act, story, or even series of stories. Have a great one, and your story will sizzle. Important stuff. So . . . how do we write a good one? Not all decisions are created equal, so how do we make sure we're really turning the screws on a character? We discuss our own observation and tips!