Friday, April 23, 2004

Life in 3 act structure

Set up (20 pages) - Central Image

The husband steps from the shower naked, he dries himself with a towel. The camera pans his entire body. He's athletic.

His wife reminds him their family and friends will be arriving immanently, when he cuddles up to her and wants to fuck.

Happy Sunday lunch. Husband and wife. A 3 year old son. A best friend couple, with their child. The husbands younger brother, with his girlfriend.


Act one (30 pages) - Something changes to set the story rolling.

The husband kisses his wife good bye and heads out into the world. He's left early, he's heading to the gym before work.

He meets his personal trainer, they head into the personal trainers office. They kiss passionately on the desk as a greeting. The personal trainer's shorts come somewhat down in the process.


Act two (40 pages) - Climax to the problem.

His wife gets the unexpected news that her mother is terminally ill and she has to rush to her side. Her husband is very sorry, but he can't get away from work.

His wife comes home from visiting her terminally sick mother unexpectedly early and catches the husband and personal trainer in bed together.


Act tree (10 pages) - Resolution

The moving truck pulls away with the husbands possessions inside.

His wife closes the front door to their house.

He walks to his car.


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