The One Page Novel Scene Spreadsheet

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1	THE ONE PAGE NOVEL SCENE SPREADSHEET
2	STAGE/ SCENE	DESCRIPTION	TIME / DATE	PLACE	CHARACTER 1	CHARACTER 2	SUBPLOT	WORD COUNT	CUMULATIVE WORD COUNT	INSTRUCTIONS

3	2. STASIS	The character or their world is in a state of stagnation.						5,000	5,000	- You don't need to request access. Just go to File > Make a copy...
4	1	A scene that shows how [NAME] lacks [WANT/GOAL/NEED].						1,000	1,000	- Replace example scenes with your own scene descriptions.
5	2	A scene that shows how [NAME] is [STASIS STATE].						1,000	2,000	- Edit scene word counts only. The stage, cumulative & final word counts will update automatically.
6	3	A scene that shows how [NAME]’s world is [STASIS STATE].						1,000	3,000
7	4							1,000	4,000
8	5							1,000	5,000
9	4. TRIGGER	Something happens, or the character does something to set the story in motion.						5,000	10,000
10	1	A scene in which [NAME] tries to convince someone that their [WANT/GOAL/NEED] is important and urgent.						1,000	6,000
11	2	A scene in which a stranger comes looking for [NAME] because of their [OCCUPATION].						1,000	7,000
12	3	A scene in which a stranger comes looking for [NAME] to settle an old score (which might relate to an [OBSTACLE]).						1,000	8,000
13	4	A scene in which a stranger comes looking for [NAME] to help them gain/achieve their [WANT/GOAL/NEED].						1,000	9,000
14	5							1,000	10,000
15	5. QUEST	The character or one of their allies has a plan. For better or worse, they decide to follow it.						15,000	25,000
16	1	[NAME] meets/is introduced to and gets to know [NAME] and [NAME] (or an [OCCUPATION].						1,000	11,000
17	2	[NAME] travels to a new [LOCATION].						1,000	12,000
18	3	[NAME] successfully passes a threshold guardian to enter new [LOCATION].						1,000	13,000
19	4	[NAME] makes a plan, or has a plan thrust on them. They’re not entirely convinced but it’s the best plan they’ve got.						1,000	14,000
20	5	The plan is put into effect but is either only partially successful or fails completely.						1,000	15,000
21	6							1,000	16,000
22	7							1,000	17,000
23	8							1,000	18,000
24	9							1,000	19,000
25	10							1,000	20,000
26	11							1,000	21,000
27	12							1,000	22,000
28	13							1,000	23,000
29	14							1,000	24,000
30	15							1,000	25,000
31	7. BOLT	The plan falls victim to a surprise attack, a set-back, or a diversion.						5,000	30,000
32	1	An attack takes [NAME] and their friends by surprise. They retaliate to the best of their abilities.						1,000	26,000
33	2	A scene in which [NAME] is tempted by someone or something and forgets their [WANT/NEED/GOAL].						1,000	27,000
34	3	A scene in which [NAME] doubts the true worth of their [WANT/GOAL/NEED] or of their quest.						1,000	28,000
35	4	A scene in which [NAME] deals with a detour that may or may not be directly related to their quest.						1,000	29,000
36	5							1,000	30,000
37	3. SHIFT	The character undergoes the essential change that begins to transform them into their end state.						5,000	35,000
38	1	A scene which gives [NAME] a glimpse of the [RESOLUTION STATE] and how to achieve it.						1,000	31,000
39	2	A scene in which the character understands the true nature of the [LOSS/SACRIFICE] or its necessity to achieving their [WANT/GOAL/NEED].						1,000	32,000
40	3	A scene in which [NAME] makes the choice to continue with the Quest, despite past and present [OBSTACLE] and future [LOSS/SACRIFICE].						1,000	33,000
41	4							1,000	34,000
42	5							1,000	35,000
43	8. DEFEAT	The jaws of defeat. All hope is lost. Allies fall and the quest now seems impossible.						5,000	40,000
44	1	[NAME] makes the [LOSS/SACRIFICE].						1,000	36,000
45	2	[OBSTACLE] piles upon [OBSTACLE].						1,000	37,000
46	3	[NAME] and allies are faced with the greatest [OBSTACLE] yet.						1,000	38,000
47	4	The quest seems impossible as all allies are captured or lost.						1,000	39,000
48	5	[NAME] undergoes literal or symbolic death.						1,000	40,000
49	6. POWER	The character finds the power within themselves to change and complete the quest.						5,000	45,000
50	1	A scene in which [NAME] realises that a piece of information, a skill or a power they have within themselves (and have had all along) allows them to achieve their [WANT/GOAL/NEED] or defeat their enemy.						1,000	41,000
51	2	A scene in which [NAME] fulfils a prophecy, fate, or the expectations of their loved ones.						1,000	42,000
52	3	[NAME] takes on a new name, epithet or rank.						1,000	43,000
53	4	[NAME] gains new admirers, followers or friends who are drawn to their power.						1,000	44,000
54	5							1,000	45,000
55	1. RESOLUTION	The character has reached their new state, which is the opposite of their Stasis state.						5,000	50,000
56	1	A scene that shows how [NAME] has gained/accomplished [WANT/GOAL/NEED].						1,000	46,000
57	2	A scene that shows how [NAME] is [RESOLUTION STATE].						1,000	47,000
58	3	[NAME] celebrates victory with [NAME]. They remember the allies they lost.						1,000	48,000
59	4	[NAME] inhabits [LOCATION] that is representative of the new world.						1,000	49,000
60	5							1,000	50,000
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