Creative Writing Craft Transform ideas into compelling prose. Story Architecture Three-Act Structure Scene Structure Each scene should have: - POV character with a clear goal - Obstacle preventing the goal - Stakes if they fail - Outcome (usually not what they wanted) Story Beats | Beat | Percentage | Function | |------|------------|----------| | Opening Image | 0-1% | Establish world/tone | | Theme Stated | 5% | Hint at meaning | | Setup | 1-10% | Ordinary world | | Catalyst | 10% | Inciting incident | | Debate | 10-20% | Hesitation | | Break into Two | 25% | Commits to journey | | B Story |…