3 Act Structure
Act 1
The Hook
The Inciting Event
The First Plot Point
Act 2
The First Pinch Point
The Midpoint
The Second Pinch Point
The Third Plot Point (Dark Night of the Soul happens right before)
Act 3
Climax
Resolution
References
Related Concepts
- Save The Cat - Alternative story structure framework
- Loglines - Story summaries that follow structure principles
- Made to Stick - Principles for creating memorable stories