Stuck writing in circles? Use the following  Blake Snyder Beat Sheet from his book, Save The Cat to help you set the stage for your story. The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler is also helpful for many writers I work with.

1. Opening Image
2. Theme Stated
3. Set-up
4. Catalyst
5. Debate
6. Break Into Two
7. B Story
8. Fun and Games
9. Midpoint
10. Bad Guys Close In
11. All Is Lost
12. Dark Night Of The Soul
13. Break Into Tree
14. Finale
15. Final Image