Setup ❏ Have you shown at least one thing that needs fixing in your hero’s life? ❏ Have you introduced at least one A Story character? ❏ Did you clearly establish your hero’s want or external goal somewhere in this beat? ❏ Have you shown your hero in more than one area of their life (such as home, work, and/or play)? ❏ Are your hero’s flaws evident in this beat? ❏ Have you created a sense of urgency that imminent change is vital (stasis = death)?
