Mariner Software Contour for Mac - 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.
1
Click on the title in the Screenplay Title pane.
2
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)
7
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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