Mariner Software Contour for Windows - Manual (Page 49)

Developing the First Half of Act II in Contour
Keeping in mind the fact that your protagonist is now a Wanderer, gaining knowledge,
making friends and allies, and for every positive step he takes in moving closer to the
Central Question, heʼll meet resistance, letʼs develop the first half of Act II.
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Click on the title in the Screenplay Title pane.
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Click on the slider and move it to the first tick in the Act II/ Wanderer section.
3
Click inside the first “Yes” field and enter your scene ideas and/or beats for
your first “Yes.” (see next page)
4
Click on the slider and move it to the second tick in the Act II/ Wanderer
section.
5
Click inside the first “No” field and enter your scene which will serve
to move your protagonist further away from answering the Central
Question. (see next page)
6
Click on the slider and move it to the next tick in the Act II/Wanderer
section. (see next page)
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Continue adding “Yes” and “No” plot points until you reach the mid-
point of Act II, where the Wanderer will morph into the Warrior.
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