Jade: I left everyone instructions while I'm gone. Kit: Mine just says "Kit, no." Jade: I want you to apply that to any situation. Boorman: "Boorman, don't"? W—? Jade: Yes, you too. Elora: Why does mine say "Stop them"? Jade: You're the only one who can.
jade: you're an idiot kit: that's the charm.
using the 3-act structure
ORDINARY WORLD
Your hero and their everyday life are established.
Sample Synopsis: Bilbo Baggins, a very well-to-do hobbit of Bag End, sits outside his front porch. He smokes a wooden pipe, as usual.
Your Synopsis:
CALL TO ADVENTURE
An event or problem forces your character out of their comfort zone.
Sample Synopsis: Gandalf arrives and tells him that he's looking for someone to share in an adventure that he's arranging.
Your Synopsis:
REFUSAL TO THE CALL
The hero shows reluctance to leave their everyday life behind.
Sample Synopsis: Bilbo turns down the overture but makes the mistake of inviting Gandalf for tea the next day — unwittingly putting himself on the path of the journey.
Your Synopsis:
MEETING THE MENTOR
Your protagonist meets a mentor who can help them face the challenges ahead.
Sample Synopsis: Gandalf comes to tea with a gang of dwarves. They sing an ancient song of the treasure in the Lonely Mountain, making Bilbo dream of adventure.
Your Synopsis:
— 33% through your story —
CROSSING THE FIRST THRESHOLD
The hero fully commits to their journey into the Special World. There's no turning back.
Sample Synopsis: Bilbo packs his bags and leaves Hobbiton behind, crossing the threshold into the Special World.
Your Synopsis:
TEST, ALLIES, ENEMIES
As the protagonist enters the unfamiliar world, they encounter obstacles and enemies. New allies appear to help.
Sample Synopsis: Bilbo faces trolls, bloodthirsty spiders, unfriendly Wood Elves, and a Gollum — but he befriends elves from Rivendell and the bear-man, Beorn.
Your Synopsis:
APPROACH TO THE INMOST CAVE
The hero approaches the place where they'll encounter their biggest foe (but they don't enter it yet).
Sample Synopsis: The dwarves and Bilbo get closer to the Inmost Cave: the Lonely Mountain in which Torin's treasure lies.
Your Synopsis:
ORDEAL
Your character confronts their greatest fear and the biggest threat. This is where they become a true hero.
Sample Synopsis: Up goes Bilbo to face Smaug, the dragon who jealously guards the gold within the Lonely Mountain.
Your Synopsis:
REWARD (Seizing the Sword)
Your hero sees the light at the end of the tunnel, finding the tool (or belief) they need to finish their journey.
Sample Synopsis: Smaug dies and the dwarves gain control of the Lonely Mountain once more — plus all its treasure.
Your Synopsis:
— 75% through your story —
THE ROAD BACK
The protagonist begins their journey home, although more dangers appear along the way.
Sample Synopsis: Bilbo gets caught up in the conflict between the dwarves and the Lake Men, who demand compensation for their aid in the fight against Smaug. Thorin refuses.
Your Synopsis:
RESURRECTION
Before getting their happy ending, your character faces a final test they must survive.
Sample Synopsis: The Battle of the Five Armies breaks out and Bilbo loses consciousness.
Your Synopsis:
RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR
The hero returns home changed for the better with an "elixir" — an insight or a literal prize.
Sample Synopsis: Bilbo returns home to Hobbiton with his share of the treasure and a lot of wisdom gained.
Your Synopsis:
Note:
Use this outline to define all 9 of your story's major plot points.
You can then use the 'Scene-by-Scene' guide below to plot out your entire story.
As you write, revise, and edit, return to this guide and update the structure to reflect your latest draft.
Scene Number (1, 2...):
Act (I, II, III):
Step (Ordinary World, Call to Adventure...):
Location:
Date/Time:
Characters in Scene:
Synopsis (What action takes place in the scene?):
Changes (How are the characters or situation now different):
Source ⚜ More: Worksheets & Templates ⚜ Story Plot ⚜ The 3-Act Structure Plot ⚜ Character ⚜ Worldbuilding ⚜ Tips & Advice ⚜ A Guide: 3-Act Structure
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