Professional Beat Sheet Template
Structure your story with our comprehensive beat sheet template—cover every critical moment and keep your narrative on track.
- Industry-standard 15-beat structure
- Clear descriptions for each beat
- Easy to customize for any genre
Beat Sheet
Professional Template
What’s Included In The Beat Sheet
Our beat sheet template lays out all 15 key story beats with clear descriptions to guide your outline.
Opening Image
A glimpse of the protagonist’s world before the story begins
Theme Stated
A hint at the central theme or message early on
Set-Up
Introduce characters, stakes, and the story’s status quo
Catalyst
Inciting incident that disrupts the hero’s life
Debate
The hero hesitates or questions taking on the journey
Break into Two
Hero commits to crossing into a new world or challenge
B Story
Secondary storyline, often a relationship or subplot
Fun & Games
The promise of the premise, showcasing story’s heart
Midpoint
A major event that raises stakes or flips expectations
Bad Guys Close In
External and internal pressures intensify
All Is Lost
The hero’s lowest point; it seems all hope is gone
Dark Night of the Soul
Emotional reflection and planning for comeback
Break into Three
Hero finds a solution and moves to final act
Finale
Climactic sequence where conflicts resolve
Final Image
Reflection of how the world and hero have changed
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