Pinch Points

The core of a character arc – a change in belief or perspective over the story – seems straightforward. Many authors nail this concept. However, the challenge lies in crafting a smooth, believable journey between those starting and ending points. New writers often struggle to strike the right balance, resulting in arcs that feel rushed, dragged out, or completely missing.

Tyler Mowery explains about this in the following video “Pinch Points: Fixing Your Second Act”