Write the turning point as a scene

Whena story reaches a change

Choose a moment when someone’s knowledge, choice or desire changes. Write it in unfolding time: place, action, response. “He refused” could become “He slid the key back across the table.” End after the change. Reread: can a reader locate the turn?

Make it easier

Use a familiar moment and one exchange.

Make it harder

Let gesture and dialogue carry conflicting wants.

Progression

Once the change is clear, remove explanation the scene already supplies.