The Act One Break
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 Published On Jun 15, 2022

In every story, there is a critical beat where the hero accepts their Call to Adventure and embarks upon their journey. The protagonist leaves their "Ordinary World" of Act One and enters the magical world of Act Two.

How should we storytellers handle this transition, to make it clear and thrilling for our audience? In this video, we examine this all-important story beat.

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"Retro" by Wayne Jones
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"The Queen Will See You" by The Mini Vandals
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"Pushing the Stone" by Silent Partner
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