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story-structure

Generate page-targeted three-act screenplay beats with genre-specific adjustments.

Updated Apr 12, 2026
Search Tags:#writing#story structure#screenplay#three-act#beat sheet#genre templates
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ailopin8/photo-story --skill story-structure-ailopin8
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: story-structure
Source: https://github.com/ailopin8/photo-story/tree/main/.agents/skills/story-structure
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ailopin8/photo-story --skill story-structure-ailopin8

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writers often struggle to organize a feature‑length screenplay into a clear, paced three‑act structure with properly placed beats, leading to inconsistent pacing and missing narrative milestones.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Complete three‑act beat sheet: detailed page‑targeted beats for a 110‑page script.
  • Genre‑specific guidance: adjustments for action, comedy, drama, horror, thriller, etc.
  • Templates & analysis tools: ready‑to‑use structures like WTFB templates, Hero’s Journey, and sequence methods for planning and evaluating scripts.
  • Use case: A screenwriter drafting a sci‑fi feature can follow the provided beats to ensure the story hits key moments at the right pages.

Quick Start

Ask the story-structure skill to generate a three‑act beat sheet for a 110‑page sci‑fi screenplay.

Frequently Asked Questions about story-structure

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a 110-page screenplay using a three-act beat sheet?▼

To structure a 110-page screenplay, a three-act beat sheet maps precise page targets for key narrative milestones, ensuring consistent pacing and proper placement of story beats across the feature film script.

What is the best way to align story beats with specific genre conventions during screenplay planning?▼

Aligning story beats with genre conventions requires applying genre-specific adjustments to the three-act structure, tailoring narrative milestones for action, comedy, drama, horror, or thriller scripts to match expected pacing.

Can I use the Hero's Journey or sequence method templates to analyze a narrative arc?▼

Yes, you can use ready-to-use templates like the Hero's Journey, sequence methods, and WTFB templates to evaluate narrative arcs and analyze existing scripts against established structural frameworks.

How do I fix inconsistent pacing and missing narrative milestones in my feature film script?▼

Fix inconsistent pacing by generating a detailed three-act structure with page-targeted beats, ensuring your feature film script hits key narrative milestones at the correct pages for proper flow.

Does this screenplay structure tool work for different genres like sci-fi or thriller?▼

Yes, this screenplay structure tool provides genre-specific guidance and adjustments, allowing writers drafting sci-fi, thriller, comedy, or horror features to follow beats tailored to their specific genre conventions.

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