Story Planning Tool for Romance by Jami Gold

Basic Beat SheetBasic Beat SheetWorking Project Title:Story Title hereBasic Logline or Premise:Logline goes hereWord Count (update this & rest will auto-calculate):110,000Page Count (assumes Times New Roman):400ACTS & BEATSDESCRIPTIONPAGE (approx.)WORD COUNTAct OneIntroduce protagonist, hook the reader, and setup the story conflict (foreshadowing, establishing stakes)1100127500Inciting IncidentWhat event launches the characters toward their first dilemma?179121725End of the BeginningWhat event forces characters to make a choice?801002200027500Act TwoThe protagonist reacts to the new goal/stakes/obstacle, but suffers from one step forward and two steps back1013002750082500Pinch Point #1What events add more conflict?15041250MidpointWhat event can reinforce the storys goals and stakes?20055000Pinch Point #2What events add more conflict?25068750CrisisWhat event strips the characters of hope?2733007507582500Act ThreeThe protagonist summons the courage to overcome inner obstacles and conquer the antagonistic force30140082500110000ClimaxWhat event pushes the characters to change?30139682500109010ResolutionWhat event shows the characters as their changed selves?397400109010110000

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