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<aside> ❌ The three-act structure is a classic method of storytelling with clear beginning, middle, and ending phases. The second act is typically much longer than the others, and can be treated as two sections divided by a climactic midpoint.

This template covers the basics, but feel free to add as many details as you wish.

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Act 1: The Beginning

grab readers with the inner conflict of Protagonist

something is about to happen to Protagonist, reader can feel it

something throws Protagonist outside their comfort zone

Protagonist is going to have to face this thing head on

Protagonist makes a decision that determines what happens next

the opposition/antagonistic force looms in the distance

Act II: The Middle