The definition of a one line premise— It is a one line summary of your story plot.
Three Elements of a one line premise
| Three Elements | Definition of each Element |
|---|---|
| Protagonist | Said in two words. E.g. headstrong woman or a narcisisstic man |
| A goal | What does the protagonist want or need? |
| Crisis | A situation or crisis the protagonist is up against or in. |
Example
- A headstrong woman seeks to find the truth about her parents but discovers a sinister family secret going back to the Magi that could ultimately destroy her.
In the above example headstrong woman is the protagonist. Seeks to find the truth about her family is the goal. Sinister family secret and could ultimategly destroy her is the crisis.
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