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Build a book (c), Planning for Punch, Dramatic rhythm, Make the goals and…

- - - - Protagonist and their world
      - Wants and needs
      - Stakes
      - Compelling inciting incident
        
        Catalyst for the character journey
    - - Complications
      - Subplots
      - Twists & reversals
      - Things appear to go well
    - - Turning point
      - Emotional intensity
      - Reversal
        
        Sea change
      - Midpoint - heart stopping reversal
    - - Consequences
      - Things start to deteriorate
      - Characters deal with fallout
      - Worst point
    - - Death or Glory
      - Final denouement / spectacular
      - Loose ends tied up
      - Transformation complete
      - New order established
      - Satisfying ending or a hook
- - - - Need a strong spark
        
        Basic premis (see session 1)
        
        Keep the basic premes - A Plot
        
        Build from character goals
        
        What does protagonist want?
        What stands in their way?
        How far will they go?
        What do they stand to lose?
        Put character in a situation that challenges their goal or fear
      - Keep a living Outline
      - Use Anchors not Chains. Must have:
        -Inciting incident
        'all is lost moment
        climax and resolution
    - - Big Landmarks:
        Inciting incident
        Midpoint shift or revelation
        Climax or emotional high
        
        May have multiple inciting incidents (ramp-up)
      - Layers:
        Layer 1. one-line for each act
        Layer 2: add emotional beats or conflicts
        Layer 3: Drop in scene ideas
      - Outline - open to adjustment
        New ideas emerge and may change things - go with it
    - - One sentence in the centre (main idea)
        
        Sentence each for the protagonist, other main characters, settings, etc.