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    This document provides a template for outlining a story using the "Save the Cat" beat sheet method. It lists the major plot points and beats that should occur in a story, along with suggested page allotments for a 300 page story. The beats include an opening image, theme being stated, setup, catalyst, debate, breaking into two, B-story beginning, fun and games, midpoint, bad guys closing in, all is lost, dark night of the soul, breaking into three, finale, and final image. Filling in the details for each beat will help ensure the story hits all necessary plot points.

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    This document provides a template for outlining a story using the "Save the Cat" beat sheet method. It lists the major plot points and beats that should occur in a story, along with suggested page allotments for a 300 page story. The beats include an opening image, theme being stated, setup, catalyst, debate, breaking into two, B-story beginning, fun and games, midpoint, bad guys closing in, all is lost, dark night of the soul, breaking into three, finale, and final image. Filling in the details for each beat will help ensure the story hits all necessary plot points.

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    Save The Cat Beat Sheet Template (Save A Copy To Edit)

    Uploaded by

    nishant38333
    This document provides a template for outlining a story using the "Save the Cat" beat sheet method. It lists the major plot points and beats that should occur in a story, along with suggested page allotments for a 300 page story. The beats include an opening image, theme being stated, setup, catalyst, debate, breaking into two, B-story beginning, fun and games, midpoint, bad guys closing in, all is lost, dark night of the soul, breaking into three, finale, and final image. Filling in the details for each beat will help ensure the story hits all necessary plot points.

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    TO EDIT THIS TEMPLATE: MAKE A COPY (FILE

    Save the Cat Beat Sheet Templ


    Outlining a rich and well-balanced story has never
    been so simple. This template will help make sure
    you hit all the beats to make your story a success. Fill
    in the total number of words of your book to get the
    ideal page allotments for each beat.

    Opening Image
    [Two sentences to describe readers' immediate snapshot of the hero and their w

    Theme Stated
    [The statement that introduces the central theme or lesson for your hero]
    Set Up
    [Two sentences to describe your hero's 'ordinary world' and flaws]

    Catalyst
    [Two sentences to describe the event that launches the main action]

    Debate
    [Two sentences to describe your hero's reaction to the catalyst]

    Break Into Two


    [Two sentences to describe your hero beginning their journey]

    B-Story Begins
    [Two sentences to introduce a subplot and B character(s)]

    Fun and Games


    [Two sentences to describe the bulk of the action in your hero's journey]

    Midpoint
    [Two sentences to describe the middle point of the story where stakes go up]

    Bad Guys Close In


    [Two sentences to describe where things start to go wrong for your hero]

    All is Lost
    [Two sentences to describe the event that sends your hero to rock bottom]

    Dark Night of the Soul


    [Two sentences to describe your hero's reaction to their defeat]

    Break Into Three


    [Two sentences to describe your hero realizing the lesson they needed to learn]

    Finale
    [Two sentences to describe your hero resuming their journey with a new plan]

    Final Image
    [Two sentences to describe the final snapshot your readers see]
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    Sheet Template

    Total Number of Pages:


    300

    Page # 1-3
    snapshot of the hero and their world]

    Page # 15
    me or lesson for your hero]
    Page # 1 - 30
    ry world' and flaws]

    Page # 30
    hes the main action]

    Page # 30 - 60
    n to the catalyst]

    Page # 60
    g their journey]

    Page # 66
    haracter(s)]

    Page # 60 - 150
    on in your hero's journey]

    Page # 150
    the story where stakes go up]

    Page # 150 - 225


    o go wrong for your hero]

    Page # 225
    your hero to rock bottom]

    Page # 225 - 240


    n to their defeat]

    Page # 240
    the lesson they needed to learn]

    Page # 240 - 297


    their journey with a new plan]

    Page # 297 - 300


    our readers see]

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