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Steampunk Beat Sheet

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Gears and Goggles (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist in a world of gears, steam, and clockwork contraptions, highlighting their unique skills, inventions, or place within a society powered by steam technology. Dig Deeper The protagonist, a brilliant inventor, a daring airship pilot, or a resourceful mechanic, is introduced in a world where steam power reigns supreme. Their unique skills, inventions, or their position within a society driven by gears, cogs, and clockwork contraptions are established, painting a picture of a character who is both a product of and...

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Space Opera Beat Sheet

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist(s) (Approx. 0-3,000 words): Introduce the protagonist(s) against the backdrop of a vast galactic civilization, highlighting their unique skills, backgrounds, and the personal or political conflicts that motivate them. Dig Deeper The protagonist(s), whether they are daring space pilots, cunning diplomats, or rebellious freedom fighters, are introduced in a galaxy teeming with diverse alien races, advanced technology, and interstellar conflicts. Their individual skills, backgrounds, and motivations are established, setting the stage for their involvement in a galactic struggle that will determine the fate of civilizations. The Galaxy...

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Post-Apocalyptic Beat Sheet

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes The World After (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist in a desolate and transformed world, highlighting the catastrophic event that led to its collapse and the challenges of survival in this new reality. Dig Deeper The protagonist, a survivor of a global catastrophe, is introduced in a world ravaged by war, disease, natural disaster, or some other cataclysmic event. The remnants of civilization are depicted, showcasing the destruction, the loss of life, and the struggle for survival in a world where resources are scarce and danger lurks around every...

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Portal Fantasy Beat Sheet — First Book

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Ordinary World (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist in their ordinary world, highlighting the aspects of their life that will be contrasted or challenged by the fantastical world they are about to enter. Dig Deeper The protagonist is introduced in their everyday life, which may be mundane, extraordinary, or somewhere in between. Their personality, relationships, and any relevant backstory are established, highlighting the aspects of their life that will be contrasted or challenged by the fantastical world they are about to enter. This creates a sense of grounding and...

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Sword & Sorcery Beat Sheet

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of the Barbarian (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist, who might be a powerful warrior, a skilled rogue, or a cunning sorcerer. Whoever they are, they will be special and have unique abilities, even if they don’t know about all of them yet. There might be more than one. Dig Deeper A muscle-bound barbarian with a thirst for vengeance, a thief with a silver tongue and quick hands, or perhaps a powerful wizard, is introduced in a world of savage wilderness, ancient ruins, and perilous dungeons. Their physical...

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Military Sci Fi Beat Sheet

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist, a soldier, officer, or military specialist, highlighting their skills, rank, and the challenges they face in a futuristic military setting. Dig Deeper The protagonist, a hardened soldier with a troubled past, a decorated officer with a strong sense of duty, or a specialist with unique skills in technology or warfare, is introduced in a futuristic military setting. Their rank, their expertise in combat or strategy, and their personal motivations are established, setting the stage for their involvement in a conflict...

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LitRPG Beat Sheet

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes World Interface (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist as they enter or become aware of the game world, highlighting the initial game mechanics, stats, and user interface. Dig Deeper The story begins with the protagonist entering or becoming aware of the game world, either through virtual reality, a portal, or some other fantastical means. The initial game mechanics, such as character creation, stats, skills, levels, and user interface, are introduced and explained to the reader, establishing the rules and limitations of this virtual reality. Game World (Approx. 2,000-5,000 words):...

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Techno Thriller Beat Sheet

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Establish the protagonist’s unique skills and their ordinary world in the tech-driven environment. Dig Deeper Introduce your protagonist. Are they a hacker, a scientist, a government agent with a specialized skill set? What makes them uniquely qualified to tackle the technological threats that will arise? Establish their personality. Are they cynical, driven, idealistic, rebellious? Show their motivations and what they stand to lose. Ground them in their ordinary world, even if that world involves cutting-edge technology. What are the challenges and routines of...

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Urban Fantasy Beat Sheet

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Mundane Meets Magic (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist in their urban setting. If this is the first in a series, only their mundane life is shown. In later books, highlight their unique abilities or connection to the magical world and any personal or professional challenges they face. Dig Deeper The protagonist, often a seemingly ordinary individual with a hidden magical talent or connection to the supernatural, is introduced in a contemporary urban environment. This could be a bustling city with hidden magical enclaves, a quiet suburb with a...

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Sword & Sorcery Beat Sheet

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of the Barbarian (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist, who might be a powerful warrior, a skilled rogue, or a cunning sorcerer. Whoever they are, they will be special and have unique abilities, even if they don’t know about all of them yet. There might be more than one. Dig Deeper Introduce the protagonist, a muscle-bound barbarian with a thirst for vengeance, a thief with a silver tongue and quick hands, or a powerful wizard, is introduced in a world of savage wilderness, ancient ruins, and perilous dungeons....

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