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The Practical Television Framework

by Tyler Mowery

Logline:

When [MAIN CHARACTER] encounters [INCITING INCIDENT] they must [ACHIEVE GOAL]
before [STAKES].

Main Character:

Who is this story’s main character?

What is their desire?

Who opposes them?

Genre

Archetypal Conflict:

Setting:

Genre:
Setting Up the Chess Board of Your Story.
Beliefs (Philosophical Conflict)

Belief One / Lie (Dominant Values):

Belief Two / Truth (Underdog Values):

Concept (External Conflict)

Dominant World (Belief One / Dominant Values):

Underdog Characters (Belief Two / Underdog Values):


Key Characters
1. Main Character
- Belief: (Soul / Worldview of the Character)
- Need: (Emotional Relationships + Attachment)
- Want: (Physical Desire)

2. Antagonist (Opponent 1)
- Belief:
- Relationships:
- Want:

3. Fake Ally (Opponent 2)


- Belief:
- Relationships:
- Want:

4. Fake Opponent (Opponent 3)


- Belief:
- Relationships:
- Want:

Four Corner Opposition


Which viewpoint does the character hold, left or right?
And are they a “good guy” (above the line) or “bad guy” (below the line).

Belief 1 (Lie) -
Protagonist Mentor Belief 2
(Truth) - Fake Ally

GOOD GUY
Antagonist Fake Opponent

BAD GUY
Side Characters

Side Charater One:


- Belief:
- Need:
- Want:

Side Character Two:


- Belief:
- Need:
- Want:

Side Character Three:


- Belief:
- Need:
- Want:

Side Character Four:


- Belief:
- Need:
- Want:

Side Character Five:


- Belief:
- Need:
- Want:

Side Character Six:


- Belief:
- Need:
- Want:
Character Hierarchy + Relationships (Emotional Conflict)

Protagonist
- Side Character (Belief 1 / Lie)
- Side Character (Belief 2 / Truth)

Antagonist
- Henchman/Helper (Belief 1 / Lie)
- Henchman/Helper (Belief 2 / Truth)

Fake Ally
- Side Character (Belief 1 / Lie)
- Side Character (Belief 2 / Truth)

Fake Opponent
- Side Character (Belief 1 / Lie)
- Side Character (Belief 2 / Truth)

Depending on the size and scale of your tv show, you may have multiple antagonists, and/or
multiple protagonist characters in their own storylines.

Set Pieces (Your Concept in a Single Scene)

Character Set Pieces

Protagonist Set Piece


What is the protagonist’s space?
How does it physically expresses what they believe?

Antagonist Set Piece


What is the antagonist’s space?
How does it physically expresses what they believe?

Other Character Set Pieces


What other important characters have their own space?
How does their space physically express what they believe?
Season One Set Pieces
Episode One Set Pieces

Set Piece One

Dominant World:
+
Underdog Characters:
=
Description of Set Piece:

Episode Two Set Pieces

Set Piece Two

Dominant World:
+
Underdog Characters:
=
Description of Set Piece:

Episode Three Set Pieces

Set Piece Three

Dominant World:
+
Underdog Characters:
=
Description of Set Piece:

Episode Four Set Pieces

Set Piece Four

Dominant World:
+
Underdog Characters:
=
Description of Set Piece:

Episode Five Set Pieces

Set Piece Five

Dominant World:
+
Underdog Characters:
=
Description of Set Piece:

Episode Six Set Pieces

Set Piece Six

Dominant World:
+
Underdog Characters:
=
Description of Set Piece:

Episode Seven Set Pieces

Set Piece Seven

Dominant World:
+
Underdog Characters:
=
Description of Set Piece:
Episode Eight Set Pieces

Set Piece Eight

Dominant World:
+
Underdog Characters:
=
Description of Set Piece:

Story Objects
Character Objects
Protagonist Objects:

Antagonist Objects:

Fake Ally Objects:

Fake Opponent Objects:

Set Piece Objects


Episode One Set Piece Objects:

Episode Two Set Piece Objects:

Episode Three Set Piece Objects:

Episode Four Set Piece Objects:

Episode Five Set Piece Objects:

Episode Six Set Piece Objects:

Episode Seven Set Piece Objects:

Episode Eight Set Piece Objects:


The Chess Moves.
Now we send the pieces of the story in motion.

Character Arc
What is your Protagonist’s Lie?
What Truth must they learn to make the right choice in the climax?

How is learning this Truth attached to a meaningful human relationship for the Protagonist?

What do they Need from this other character to realize the Truth?

Full Season One Story Circle


PILOT
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Desire Established -
3 Inciting Incident -
4 Debate + Choice of Commitment -

MIDPOINT EPISODE
5 Midpoint -
6 Midpoint Problem -

SEASON FINALE
7 Climax -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Season One up to the Midpoint


EPISODES 1-2
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Desire Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -

EPISODES 3-4
5 Desire Achieved -
6 Surprise Problem -
7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Season One up to the Climax


EPISODES 5-6
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -

EPISODES 7-8
5 Goal Achieved -
6 Surprise Problem -
7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Season One Episode Story Circles (Each Ep. has Two Acts)

Episode One
Act One
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Act Two
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Episode Two
Act One
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Act Two
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Episode Three
Act One
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Act Two
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Episode Four (Midpoint Climax)


Act One
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Act Two
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Episode Five
Act One
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Act Two
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -
Episode Six
Act One
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Act Two
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Episode Seven
Act One
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -
Act Two
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Episode Eight (FINALE)


Act One
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
MIDPOINT CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -

Act Two
1 Character Status Quo -
2 Goal Established -
3 Inciting Problem -
4 Choice of Commitment -
5 Goal Achieved -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 6 Surprise Problem -
EPISODE CLIMAX: 7 Climactic Choice -
8 New Character Status Quo -
Setups, Reminders and Payoffs: Story Symbols in Motion

Episode One (Story Setup)


Where are the important objects in Episode One?
How are they involved in the story?

Episode Two
How might the objects change hands in the new situation?
How might they be used?

Episode Three
How might the objects change hands in the new situation?
How might they be used?

Episode Four (Midpoint Climax)


How might the objects change hands in the new situation?
What’s the final payoff of the objects?

Episode Five (New Setup)


Where are the important objects in Episode One?
How are they involved in the story?

Episode Six
How might the objects change hands in the new situation?
How might they be used?
Episode Seven
How might the objects change hands in the new situation?
How might they be used?

Episode Eight (Final Climax)


How might the objects change hands in the new situation?
What’s the final payoff of the objects?

Scene to Scene Outline


One sentence description per scene.

Episode One Act One

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:
Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:

Episode One Act Two

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:
Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:
Episode Two Act One

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:
Scene 15:

Episode Two Act Two

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:
EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:
Scene 14:

Scene 15:

Episode Three Act One

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:
SEVEN - Climactic Choice:
Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:

Episode Three Act Two

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:
SIX - Surprise Problem:
Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:

Episode Four Act One

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:
FIVE - Goal Achieved:
Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:

Episode Four Act Two

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:
FOUR - Choice of Commitment:
Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:

Episode Five Act One

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:
THREE - Inciting Problem:
Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:

Episode Five Act Two

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:
TWO - Goal Established:
Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:

Episode Six Act One

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:
Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:
Episode Six Act Two

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:
Scene 15:

Episode Seven Act One

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:
EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:
Scene 14:

Scene 15:

Episode Seven Act Two

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:
SEVEN - Climactic Choice:
Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:

Episode Eight Act One

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:

FIVE - Goal Achieved:


Scene 10:

Scene 11:
SIX - Surprise Problem:
Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:

Episode Eight Act Two

ONE - Character Status Quo:


Opening Scene 1:

Scene 2:

Scene 3:

Scene 4:

TWO - Goal Established:


Scene 5:

Scene 6:

THREE - Inciting Problem:


Scene 7:

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:


Scene 8:

Scene 9:
FIVE - Goal Achieved:
Scene 10:

Scene 11:

SIX - Surprise Problem:


Scene 12:

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:


Scene 13:

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:


Scene 14:

Scene 15:
Detailed Scene to Scene Outline

Episode One Act One


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode One Act Two


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?


Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?


Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?


Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Two Act One


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?
Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?


Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?


Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Two Act Two


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Three Act One


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?


Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Three Act Two


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?


Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?


Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Four Act One


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?
Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?
Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


Episode Four Act Two
ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?


Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?


Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


Episode Five Act One
ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?


Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?


Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Five Act Two


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?
Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Six Act One


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?


Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?


Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?


Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Six Act Two


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?
Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?


Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?


Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Seven Act One


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Seven Act Two


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?


Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Eight Act One


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?


Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?


Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?


Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?


Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Episode Eight Act Two


ONE - Character Status Quo:

Scene 1
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?
Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 2
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 3
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


Scene 4
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

TWO - Goal Established:

Scene 5
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 6
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?
Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

THREE - Inciting Problem:

Scene 7
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FOUR - Choice of Commitment:

Scene 8
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


Scene 9
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

FIVE - Goal Achieved:

Scene 10
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 11
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?
Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SIX - Surprise Problem:

Scene 12
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

SEVEN - Climactic Choice:

Scene 13
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?


EIGHT - New Character Status Quo:

Scene 14
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

Scene 15
Character Want: Who wants what in the scene? Who is in their way?

Scene Object: What is the important object the debate is over?

Choice Presented: Will A or B be chosen?

Side A vs Side B: Where do all the characters in the scene stand on the choice?

Who has the Power of Choice: Whose choice is it?

Stakes Raise: How is pressure built on the choice?

Choice Made: What option is chosen?

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