A plot structure based off of the Three Act Structure
- Opening Image 0-1%: An opening snapshot.
- Theme Stated 5%: We are introduced to the central theme or lesson of the story.
- Set Up 1-10%: The hero and the ‘ordinary world’ are introduced.
- Catalyst 10%: Something happens that sets the story in motion.
- Debate 10-20%: The hero is hesitant to take action.
- Break Into Two 20%: The hero takes up the challenge.
- B Story 22%: The subplot kicks in, introducing a character who helps the hero in their transformation.
- Fun and Games 20-50%: The hero in the throes of their challenge or journey.
- Midpoint 50%: The stakes are raised.
- Bad Guys Close In 50-75%: Things start going downhill for the hero.
- All is Lost 75%: Things go from bad to worse. The hero hits rock bottom.
- Dark Night of the Soul 75-80%: Faced with defeat, the hero must reckon with their loss and how they got there.
- Break Into Three 80%: The hero realizes a truth that’s been evading them all this time.
- Finale 80-99%: Putting their new awareness into action, the hero conquers the bad guys.
- Final Image 99-100%: A snapshot that mirrors or contrasts the opening image.