Crossroads
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A crossroads (place where one road crosses another). A place where roads meet; an intersection A centrally located position A decisive point; a turning point
Example sentence: Have a picture in mind of the kind of career you want, the kind of writer you want to be. This will help you make tough decisions when you reach crossroads - choosing an agent, deciding to accept deals.
Juncture
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a place where things join, a junctiona critical moment in time