Arc Template
Use this template when creating a new arc file at plot/arcs/{arc-name-kebab}.md.
---
name: "{Arc Name}"
type: {main|subplot|character|thematic}
status: {planned|in-progress|resolved}
characters:
- {character-kebab}
themes:
- {theme}
acts:
- {act-1|act-2|act-3}
---Setup
The initial state of affairs. What's normal before the arc begins. The inciting incident that sets this arc in motion.
Rising Action
Key escalations, complications, and developments. List in order:
- {First escalation}
- {Second escalation}
- {Complication or reversal}
Climax
The turning point of this arc. The moment of highest tension where the outcome is decided.
Resolution
How the arc resolves. What changes as a result. How the world and characters are different.
Plot Points
Ordered list of specific story events, linked to chapters:
| # | Plot Point | Act | Chapter | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | planned |
Foreshadowing
Track what's planted and where it pays off:
| Planted | Payoff | Chapter Planted | Chapter Payoff | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| {planned |