PI/Hard-Boiled Beat Sheets
PI/Hard-Boiled Beat Sheets...
PI/Hard-Boiled Beat SheetsHard-Boiled Beat Sheet
Hard-Boiled Beat SheetExport All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Establish the protagonist’s cynical worldview, their troubled past, and the gritty urban landscape they inhabit. Dig Deeper The protagonist, a hardened detective with a troubled past and a cynical worldview, navigates the mean streets of a corrupt city. Haunted by past mistakes and jaded by years of dealing with the underbelly of society, they operate in a moral gray area, often bending the rules to achieve their own brand of justice. Their world is a gritty urban landscape, filled with dimly lit alleys,...
High Fantasy Beat Sheet
High Fantasy Beat SheetExport All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-3,000 words): Introduce the protagonist, often an unlikely hero with hidden potential or a noble destiny, within a richly imagined world of magic and wonder. Dig Deeper The protagonist, often an ordinary individual thrust into extraordinary circumstances, is introduced within a world of high magic and epic scope. Their humble beginnings, hidden potential, or noble lineage are established, hinting at their future role in shaping the fate of the world. The World (Approx. 3,000-8,000 words): Establish the grand and immersive world, its ancient history, complex...
Contemporary Romance Beat Sheet
Contemporary Romance Beat SheetExport All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist in their everyday life, highlighting their personality, aspirations, and any romantic baggage or challenges they face. Dig Deeper The protagonist is introduced in their contemporary setting, going about their daily life. This could be a bustling city, a quiet suburb, or a charming small town. Their personality, career, friendships, and family relationships are established, along with any romantic baggage or challenges they might be dealing with, such as a recent breakup, a fear of commitment, or a lack of self-confidence....
Fantasy Romance Beat Sheet
Fantasy Romance Beat SheetExport All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist in their fantastical world, highlighting their unique abilities, social standing, and personal desires within this magical setting. Dig Deeper The protagonist is introduced within a richly imagined fantasy world, complete with its own unique magic systems, creatures, and social structures. Their place within this world, their unique abilities (if any), and their personal desires are established. This could be a farmhand with a hidden magical talent, a princess yearning for freedom, or a warrior seeking redemption. The World (Approx. 2,000-5,000...
Steamy Romance Beat Sheet
Steamy Romance Beat SheetExport All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-1,500 words): Introduce the protagonist, highlighting their personality, desires, and any sexual or romantic experiences or challenges they face. Dig Deeper The protagonist is introduced in their everyday life, with a focus on their inner thoughts, desires, and sexual or romantic experiences. This could be someone exploring their sexuality, seeking a dominant partner, or looking to break free from past inhibitions. Their personality, vulnerabilities, and aspirations are established, creating a relatable and engaging character for the reader to connect with. The Encounter (Approx. 1,500-3,000 words):...
Romance Beat Sheets
Romance Beat Sheets...
Dark Romance Beat Sheet
Dark Romance Beat SheetExport All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist, highlighting their vulnerabilities, desires, and the darkness they carry within. Dig Deeper The protagonist, often a young woman with a troubled past or a hidden vulnerability, is introduced in a world that is both alluring and dangerous. Their desires, fears, and inner darkness are explored, setting the stage for their entanglement with a morally gray or even villainous love interest. The Setting (Approx. 2,000-4,000 words): Establish the atmospheric setting, emphasizing the elements of danger, mystery, and forbidden desire that will...
Grimdark Beatsheet
Grimdark BeatsheetExport All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Bleak Beginnings (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist(s) in a grim and unforgiving world, emphasizing their flaws, moral ambiguity, and desperate circumstances. Dig Deeper The protagonist, a battle-scarred mercenary with a haunted past, a disillusioned mage seeking forbidden knowledge, or a cunning rogue navigating the treacherous underbelly of society, is introduced in a world teetering on the brink of collapse. They are not noble heroes, but flawed individuals driven by necessity, ambition, or revenge. Their pasts are shrouded in darkness, and their present circumstances are dire, forcing them to...
Epic Fantasy Beat Sheet
Epic Fantasy Beat SheetExport All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist(s) (Approx. 0-3,000 words): Introduce the main protagonist(s) in their respective corners of a vast and detailed world, highlighting their unique skills, destinies, and motivations. Dig Deeper Multiple protagonists are introduced, each with their own distinct backgrounds, abilities, and motivations. They may be from different regions, social classes, or even races within this expansive world. Their individual journeys and destinies are set in motion, often unknowingly intertwined with a larger conflict or prophecy. The World(s) (Approx. 3,000-8,000 words): Establish the vast and intricate world(s) where the story...