Mariner Software Contour for Mac - Manual (Page 46)

The Central Question
Now, itʼs time to not only create the Central Question, which we
know once itʼs answered, our story is over.
Examples of the Central Question from popular films include:
“Will Sheriff Brody kill the shark, get over his fear of water, and
gain the respect of the people of Amity island?” (JAWS))
“Will Tracy Turnblad overcome her weight problem, end up with
Link Larkin, and win Miss Hairspray?” (HAIRSPRAY)
In short, your Hero now knows what he must accomplish, who is
trying to stop him, and what waits for him or the stakes character if
he fails.
Itʼs important to note that a solid Central Question should include
three components, covering the protagonistʼs Professional,
Personal, and Private areas of conflict.
To answer the Central Question:
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Click on the slider and drag it over to the last tick in the
Act I Orphan area
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Enter your Central Question.
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