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    The One-Page Novel Plot Outline provides a template for structuring a novel into three acts with 25 chapters. Act I establishes the protagonist's ordinary world and inciting incident that disrupts it. Act II contains encounters, challenges, and revelations as the protagonist navigates a new supernatural world. Act III includes the protagonist nearly giving up before finding unexpected victory in the final battle and returning transformed to the ordinary world.

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    The One-Page Novel Plot Outline provides a template for structuring a novel into three acts with 25 chapters. Act I establishes the protagonist's ordinary world and inciting incident that disrupts it. Act II contains encounters, challenges, and revelations as the protagonist navigates a new supernatural world. Act III includes the protagonist nearly giving up before finding unexpected victory in the final battle and returning transformed to the ordinary world.

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    The One-Page Novel Plot Outline

    ACT I: ORDINARY WORLD (START WITH LACK)


    1 Really Bad Day
    Ordinary world, empathy, conflict. Show flaw and lack. Want, Problem, Need.

    2 Something Peculiar
    Something unique or strange happens, but they dismiss it.

    3 Grasping at Straws
    Trying to regain control of ordinary world but setbacks mount.

     INCITING INCIDENT (call to adventure)


    4 Call to Adventure
    Something extraordinarily different happens, they can’t ignore. Major setback.

    5 Head in Sand
    The new interrupts the old and causes conflict. Reveals dissatisfaction with ordinary.

    6 Pull out Rug


    Trying to fix ordinary world problems while resisting the lure of the supernatural world.

    ACT II: 1ST PLOT POINT (point of no return)


    7 Enemies & Allies
    Explore new world; meet characters, find their place and and role. Introduce all main characters.

    8 Games & Trials


    Struggle to belong. Frustration and doubt. Trials and challenges. Promise of premise.

    9 Earning Respect
    Small victory as lead proves capable. Fun and games. Begrudging acceptance.

     1ST PINCH POINT (first battle)


    10 Forces of Evil
    Stakes are raised, antagonists revealed.

    11 Problem Revealed
    Surprise problem or situation. Demanding answers.

    12 Discovery & Ultimatum


    New information, vulnerable share. In or out?

     MIDPOINT (victim to warrior)

    One Page Novel Outline | 25 Chapters | Derek Murphy @creativindie


    13 Mirror Stage
    Self-realization or a discovery. Victim to Warrior.

    14 Plan of Attack
    Plan of action to thwart antagonist’s forces or overcome main problem.

    15 Crucial Role
    Trusted with an important task.

     2ND PINCH POINT (second battle)


    16 Second Battle
    They execute the plan, and come in direct conflict with antagonist’s forces.

    17 Surprise Failure
    The plan goes horribly wrong, faulty information or assumption. Consequences.

    18 Shocking Revelation
    The antagonist’s full plan/true identity is revealed. Stakes are raised. Guilt and anger.

    ACT III: 2ND PLOT POINT (dark night of soul)


    19 Giving Up
    Lead loses confidence; the forces are too great. What they want is unattainable.

    20 Pep Talk
    Encouragement from ally. Vulnerable share, inclusion. What’s at stake; choice.

    21 Seizing the Sword


    Deliberate choice to continue, even if slim chance of success.

     FINAL BATTLE (triumph-knowledge)


    22 Ultimate Defeat
    Triumph of Villain. All hope is lost. Confront fatal flaw.

    23 Unexpected Victory
    Secret weapon or ability, deep resolve, new understanding, unlikely ally. Remove glass shard. Sacrifice.

    24 Bittersweet Reflection
    Temporary victory. Innocents saved. How far they’ve come.

     REBIRTH (return to ordinary word)


    25 Death of Self
    From ambition to service. Death of former self. Acknowledgment ceremony.
    Optional: Hints of future challenges or antagonist lives.

    One Page Novel Outline | 25 Chapters | Derek Murphy @creativindie

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