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Three-beat scene

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Write a scene with three beats: setup, complication, turn. Use [goal] and [obstacle].
How to use
  • goal - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • obstacle - replace the bracketed field with your info
Provide (Inputs)
  • Goal
  • Obstacle
  • Characters
Expected output (Outputs)
  • 3-beat scene
  • Beat labels
Tips
  • Keep beats distinct.
  • Turn should surprise.
  • End right after the turn.
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