- The Act Break
- The Midpoint / Halfway Point
- The Big Bad
- The Character-Driven Story
Notes
- The act break is a short break in the story that occurs at the end of each act. It serves as a way to change the direction of the story or introduce new elements.
- The midpoint is the halfway point of the story. It's where the audience is left with the most questions and all of the obstacles appear to be insurmountable.
- The big bad is the main villain or source of conflict in the story. They are the person or thing that the protagonist must overcome in order to achieve their goal.
- The character-driven story is a story that is focused on the development and growth of the main character. The plot is driven by the character's desires and motivations.