4 Parts of Plot Structure
YOUR PLOT STRUCTURE BLUEPRINT
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
status quo
reactivity
proactivity
lucidity
a.k.a. Setup:
a.k.a. Caution:
• Establishes Setting,
Characters & Stakes
• Ramps up scenes toward
Protagonist’s Story Goal
Launch which drives plotline
Beginning
25%
• Protagonist responds to
the launched Story Goal
• Protagonist reacts, seeks
help, regroups, learns &
processes new info, etc
26%
a.k.a. Attack:
a.k.a. Resolution:
• Protagonist charges forward
• Protagonist emerges as
to solve the Story Goal
• Protagonist progresses while
still gaining the skill set vital
hero & concludes Story
to complete Story Goal
50%
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51%
75%
Goal using acquired
courage, brilliance,
maturity, creativity, etc
76%
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