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so! this is my outline template!

i combined save the cat, dramatica, and a character arc guide from this site to create a character-driven outline that suits my tastes, and also based the format off of the “foody” method, seen in this video.

disclaimer that i’m not an expert; i just spent a ridiculous amount of time making this, and to me, it makes sense, so i thought i would share.

here’s the link! to use, click make a copy or download.

(long) explanation under the cut

–:WTW EVENT Day V  Antagonist ; A V A R O

“Look around you, take in the beauty of this world” his voice was hoarse, sweat drenching his temples. I could notice the way his hand shook, pointing angrily at the sky. “Blue skies, green leaves, food for days and no leader to respond. Just the great freedom of long lost souls that’ll find themselves again’‘ 

—IN THE  H O L L O W OF THE LIGHT — c.g.p.

❛ In the event of the End, a child without a name shall be the catalyst for the beginning of the ceremony. Her blood shall purify the slate in which we will be wiped clean. Rosmiri will burn—and the world shall follow. ❜

GENRES dark fantasy, gothic, vaguely industrial DEMOGRAPHIC young adult/new adult THEMES & TROPES doomsday cults, human sacrifice, opposite ends of a war, what is left to loose, children are the chosen ones, blood magic, cannibalism keeps you young, priestesses of war, dysfunctional families, monsters & men & monster-like men, strangers to enemies to allies to lovers, bone crushers, baby sacrifice, secret society of cannibals, the time for action is now, abandoning morals to prevent the apocalypse, faithless companions, perversion of truth, sinister messages. STATUS outlining/drafting

SUMMARY

Corisande Lamere wasn’t surprised to find a doomsday cult in the Red City of Rosmiri, but she definitely wasn’t expecting to be dragged into it. Sucked into the underground of the city, Corisande struggles to understand the choice presented to her: secure the sacrifice to the end of days, or succumb to catastrophe that is coming.

Across the city, a young man named Lance Morana awaits a trial by sea. Condemned to drown for his crimes, Lance finds salvation in a child who claims to be the redeemer prophesized to stop the end of the world. She begs Lance for his help—and his protection.

At opposite sides of the same war, Corisande and Lance struggle to find their places amongst their ranks. But when a tragedy brings the two of them together—and the war to a tipping point—the two must decide whether or not the cursed city of Rosmiri is worth saving—and if their sacrifices are worth the hell that will come with them.

MAJOR CHARACTERS

Corisande Lamere — nineteen, a page turned nomad, and hellbent on finding out what happened to her half-sister, Corisande is the protagonist forced to determine whether or not the apocalypse should be stopped.

Lance Morana — eighteen, an apostle turned convict, and determined to finally do the right thing for once, Lance is the deuteragonist grappling with the fact that his new-found companion is the key to the end of the world.

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