Act One
Introduce the protagonist, establish their
current “status quo” life, hook the reader,
and set up the conict to come.
Act Two
The adventure gets into full swing. The
protagonist faces increasingly strong
obstacles as they head for the goal.
Act Three
Launch the nal battle and bring it
all home with a look at how the world
has changed in the wake of your
protagonist’s journey.
Opening Image: Set the Mood
B Story Breathes
Challenges Mount The Final Battle
B Story Blowout Denouement
Setting the Status Quo
Midpoint - Raise the Stakes One Last Surprise
Disaster Epilogue (Optional)
Inciting Incident/Call to Adventure
The Villain Adds Pressure Resolution
A Glimpse at Theme
Despair and Rally
Refusal of the Call
The Power of Resolve
Quest Into the New World
Prepare for War
Story Beat Sheet
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