Mariner Software Contour for Windows - 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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