The 7 step out line: the roadmap of your protagonist’s journey

Act one-step 1: the setup- establish the protagonist and their world

Act one-step 2: the inciting incident

Act one-step 3: the act one turning point

Act two-step 4: the mid point

Act two-step 5: act two turning point

Act three-step 6: the climax, or act three turning point

Act three-step 7: the final resolution