Act One
Introduce the protagonist, establish their
current “status quo” life, hook the reader,
and set up the conict 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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