Unlock the Secret Power of Storytelling: Master the Three Acts That Captivate Audiences Instantly
The three-act structure is one of the simplest and most effective ways to outline or analyze a story and its structure. The three acts are as follows:
- Setup
- Conflict
- Resolution
In the first act, the plot and characters are established, and we learn what the central conflict is. It’s roughly 25 percent of the story, but this is a guideline, not a rule.
The second act is the longest of the three acts, usually about 50 percent of the narrative. In the second act, the story builds up to a climax in which the conflict hits a boiling point.