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58 lines
1.4 KiB
Markdown
# Plot Structure Checklist
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## Opening
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- [ ] Hook engages within first page
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- [ ] Genre/tone established early
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- [ ] World rules clear
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- [ ] Protagonist introduced memorably
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- [ ] Status quo established before disruption
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## Structure Fundamentals
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- [ ] Inciting incident by 10-15% mark
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- [ ] Clear story question posed
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- [ ] Stakes established and clear
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- [ ] Protagonist commits to journey
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- [ ] B-story provides thematic counterpoint
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## Rising Action
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- [ ] Complications escalate logically
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- [ ] Try-fail cycles build tension
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- [ ] Subplots weave with main plot
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- [ ] False victories/defeats included
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- [ ] Character growth parallels plot
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## Midpoint
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- [ ] Major reversal or revelation
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- [ ] Stakes raised significantly
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- [ ] Protagonist approach shifts
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- [ ] Time pressure introduced/increased
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- [ ] Point of no return crossed
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## Crisis Building
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- [ ] Bad guys close in (internal/external)
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- [ ] Protagonist plans fail
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- [ ] Allies fall away/betray
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- [ ] All seems lost moment
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- [ ] Dark night of soul (character lowest)
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## Climax
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- [ ] Protagonist must act (no rescue)
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- [ ] Uses lessons learned
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- [ ] Internal/external conflicts merge
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- [ ] Highest stakes moment
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- [ ] Clear win/loss/transformation
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## Resolution
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- [ ] New equilibrium established
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- [ ] Loose threads tied
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- [ ] Character growth demonstrated
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- [ ] Thematic statement clear
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- [ ] Emotional satisfaction delivered
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