You’ve built your hero’s world, heard the call to adventure, felt their hesitation, and met their mentor. Now, it’s time for them to take the leap.

In several sentences below, tell the beginning of your hero’s journey. Where do they start? What disrupts their ordinary world? What doubts hold them back? Who or what gives them the push they need? And finally—how do they cross the threshold into adventure?

This is the moment where everything changes. Tell the story.