Grab the reader and set up the book in 10k words = the hero, the world, the stakes and the conflict.
A chronological guide to development of the plot of a book
Grab the reader and set up the book in 10k words = the hero, the world, the stakes and the conflict.
The Heros lack
Something is wrong
Something tender that makes me like the protagonist
A problem arises
The key to the Ultimate solution is introduced (gadgets, symbols of courage)
Show the hero's response to the challenge and take him to the point where he consciously considers then balks at the challenge (refuse the call) then accepts it.
Call to Adventure
The protagonist argues against the position they will ultimately take
The protagonist is pushed out of their comfort zone and into action
Hero tries his first solutions/adpatations to his "new world" (situation) where he proves his ignorance/incompetence by doing all the logical stuff that isn't going to work.
Hero makes first attempt to act to solve the problem - and fails - culminates in midpoint when the hero discovers what is REALLY going on... and can stop acting in ignorance.
The first battle (fails due to ignorant incompetence)
The antagonist makes his first appearance (may be henchman) hero becomes aware of antagonist
Shift from victim to warrior Reveal - Who is Doing this? - reader probably already knows.
Hero faces truth: "Who am I?" or "I am going to die."
A moment of kindness or courage
The hero reacts to the "real problem" revelation, then acts to redeem himself, now understanding what he needs and how to act better to solve problem. Plans the second attempt and deals with aftermath of failure.
Second Battle Fails due to over confidence
Pressure on the hero kicks into high gear
Bad guys ramp it up
Setup to climax - everything falls apart - the hero's darkest hour includes the mirror moment. Hero is doomed to failure due to some action or inaction on his part. Includes new plan, action and failure of that plan.
Dark Night of the Soul Reveal - Why are they doing it?
The Hero has lost
The q factor arrives to provide hope / courage / a path forward
Triumph and Knowledge
The BBEG fight
The ending that shows where the cards are now and sells the next book