Treatment with Structure Report for “Clubhouse”
Scene #1 – Prologue
The needs of a story determine the desirability of a prologue. The prologue can be used as a device to hook the audience’s attention; establish a certain aura (romantic, violent); provide backstory; foreshadow certain events.
Referenced Story Points:
Plot Information: Forewarnings — Gathering Information
Scene #2 – Chapter 1-Initial Situation
–A novel usually begins with some sort of temporal and/or spatial initial situation. The initial situation gives a description of a particular, sometimes emphasized prosperity. This prosperity serves as a contrasting background for the misfortune to follow.
From this situation stems the orders or advice to not interfere with this prosperity–to maintain the status quo.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Throughline — Situation
Overall: Concern — The Past
Synopses: OS Backstory
Scene #3 – Chapter 1-Introduce Protagonist
–Introduce and establish protagonist’s point of view–the issues and concerns that shape the
protagonist’s outlook.
Referenced Story Points:
Belinda Porter MC: Description
Belle the Librarian
Belinda Porter MC: Role
Belinda Porter MC: Belinda Porter MC’s Introduction
Main Character: Throughline — Activity
Main Character: Concern — Understanding
Main Character: Problem — Chaos
Main Character: Critical Flaw — Prediction
Main Character: Signpost 1 — Doing
Scene #4 – Chapter 1-Absence
–One of the characters may absent her/himself from “home.”
2. Death or Melinda leaving for Japan.
The leave-taking of a key character prepares for the misfortune, creating an opportune moment for it.
Referenced Story Points:
Plot Information: Forewarnings — Gathering Information
Scene #5 – Chapter 1-Status Quo Violated
–Advice or order to maintain status quo is violated.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Issue — Interdiction
Overall: Signpost 1 — The Past
Scene #6 – Chapter 2-Introduce Antagonist
–Introduce antagonist. Her/his role is to disturb the peace; cause some misfortune, damage, or
harm.
Referenced Story Points:
Katrina Matlin _antagonist: Description
The Bride. The Killer. The fake emotional support.
Katrina Matlin _antagonist: Role
Katrina is the murderer who kills her old husband Jesse so he won’t get in the way of her plans
to marry her new rich boyfriend. She will also provide emotional support to the heroine Billy as
a way to get closer to the investigation.
Katrina Matlin _antagonist: Function
Prevent Billy from finding out about the murder.
Katrina Matlin _antagonist: Katrina Matlin _antagonist’s Introduction
Overall: Problem — Desire
Scene #7 – Chapter 2-Antagonist Reconnaissance
–The antagonist makes an attempt at reconnaissance–checking out the situation. The antagonist receives information about her/his victim. The antagonist attempts to deceive victim in order to take possession of her/him or their belongings.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Benchmark — The Present
Scene #8 – Chapter 2-Victim-Protagonist
–If the protagonist is a “victim” rather than “seeker”–s/he may submit to deception and thereby
unwittingly help the antagonist.
1. The protagonist agrees to the antagonist’s persuasions. S/he has violated an order or accepted a
deceitful proposal.
2. The protagonist unwittingly falls victim to some device (drugs, magic, hypnotism)– OR other
means, e.g., s/he suddenly falls asleep, wounds her/himself, etc. This facilitates the antagonist’s
task.
Referenced Story Points:
Plot Information: Forewarnings — Gathering Information
Scene #9 – Chapter 3-Protagonist and Story Problem
–The protagonist deals with some aspect of the story problem, for example, starts an investigation, enlists the help of others, etc. Establish more of the protagonist’s background that further shows
her/his relationship to the story goal–what interest they may have or why they are best suited to
pursue the goal.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Problem — Desire
Plot Information: Goal — The Past
Synopses: MC Backstory
Scene #10 – Chapter 3-Introduce Subplot
–Introduce character with whom the protagonist will have a relationship
(romantic/buddy/parent/teacher/or the like). This character will have the most impact on the
protagonist.
Referenced Story Points:
Lawrence Brand _Reason IC: Description
Lawrence the Beach Bum is always hanging around. He seems to have a lot of logical wisdom
and knows about how to handle information, the kind of information that Bill is gathering. He
is very helpful teaching her these analytical skills. He does seem to know more about the
characters for some reason.
Lawrence Brand _Reason IC: Role
Lawrence Brand _Reason IC: Function
Lawrence Brand _Reason IC: Lawrence Brand _Reason IC’s Introduction
Scene #11 – Chapter 4-Introduce Other Characters
–Establish secondary characters and their functions.
Referenced Story Points:
Synopses: Overall Characters
Scene #12 – Chapter 4-Subplot
–Explore relationship between protagonist and romantic lead/buddy/or the like.
Referenced Story Points:
Main vs. Impact: Throughline — Fixed Attitude
Main vs. Impact: Concern — Memories
Main vs. Impact: Problem — Speculation
Main vs. Impact: Signpost 1 — Impulsive Responses
Scene #13 – Chapter 4-Complication
–The antagonist makes a decision or effects an action that causes harm or injury to a character. For
example:
1. The antagonist abducts a character
2. The antagonist abducts powerful devices or material objects (e.g., bank manager seizes deed to
protagonist’s property)
3. The antagonist causes bodily injury or death
4. The antagonist effects substitution
5. The antagonist orders a murder to be committed
6. The antagonist imprisons or detains a character
7. The antagonist threatens forced matrimony
8. The antagonist declares war
Referenced Story Points:
Character and Plot Dynamics: Driver — Action
Overall: Catalyst — Fate
Scene #14 – Chapter 5-Protagonist Given Quest
–One character either lacks something or desires to have something, e.g.,
1. Lack of a bride or groom
2. Means of existence
Misfortune or lack is made known; the protagonist is approached with a request or command; s/he is allowed to go or s/he is dispatched.
Referenced Story Points:
Belinda Porter MC: Function
Plot Information: Goal — The Past
Scene #15 – Chapter 5-Protagonist Accepts Quest
–The protagonist agrees to the quest or decides upon some sort of counteraction.
Referenced Story Points:
Plot Information: Prerequisites — Contemplation
Main Character: Signpost 2 — Obtaining
Scene #16 – Chapter 5-Protagonist Sets Out on Quest
–The departure is different for a “seeker-protagonist” than a “victim-protagonist.” The departure of a seeker-protagonist is exemplified by the pursuit of the goal. If the victim-protagonist is driven out, the narrative is developed along the route of the victim protagonist.
Referenced Story Points:
Belinda Porter MC: Activities
–The Protagonist is the prime mover of the Overall Story; the one seeking the goal. Through
mental effort, s/he is the one that Considers the Overall Story Goal, and influences others to
also consider it. Using physical effort, s/he ’s the one that leads the charge towards the
Overall Story Goal, and rallies others to follow her/him in her/his physical Pursuit.
Character and Plot Dynamics: Approach — Do-er
Scene #17 – Chapter 5-Protagonist Meets Guardian
–The protagonist pursues her/his goal. Introduce guardian. It is from the guardian that the
protagonist obtains some powerful device that permits eventual resolution of the misfortune. But
before receipt of the powerful device takes place, the protagonist is subjected to a number of
diverse actions which, however, all lead to the result that a powerful device comes into her/his
hands.
Referenced Story Points:
Jooie the Mailman _Guardian: Description
Jooie the Mailman has a vast knowledge of philosophy. He is rather busy and only shows up
once a day.
Jooie the Mailman _Guardian: Role
Jooie the Mailman _Guardian: Function
Jooie the Mailman _Guardian: Jooie the Mailman _Guardian’s Introduction
Plot Information: Preconditions — Conceiving an Idea
Scene #18 – Chapter 6-Romantic Lead
–Romantic/buddy/or the like point of view. The backstory, issues and concerns that shape the
romantic lead/buddy/or the like’s personal outlook.
Referenced Story Points:
Impact Character: Concern — Developing a Plan
Main vs. Impact: Issue — Suspicion
Impact Character: Signpost 1 — Playing a Role
Synopses: IC Backstory
Scene #19 – Chapter 6-Red Herring
–Red herring (something used to divert attention from real issue) may be introduced, e.g., false clue, suspicious character who is really innocent, etc.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Symptom — Inequity
Overall: Inhibitor — Senses
Scene #20 – Chapter 6-Antagonist
–Antagonist may get wind of protagonist’s quest or romantic lead’s plan.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Benchmark — The Present
Scene #21 – Chapter 7-Protagonist Endures Tests
–The protagonist is tested, interrogated, attacked, etc., which prepares the way for her/his receiving either a powerful device or helper. The protagonist reacts to the actions of the guardian.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Symptom — Inequity
Main Character: Benchmark — Gathering Information
Plot Information: Requirements — The Present
Scene #22 – Chapter 7-Protagonist and Powerful Device
–The protagonist acquires the use of a powerful device, e.g., special weapon; special power.
Referenced Story Points:
Plot Information: Dividends — Understanding
Scene #23 – Chapter 7-Protagonist Travel
–The protagonist is transferred, delivered, or led to the whereabouts of an object of search.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Catalyst — Fate
Scene #24 – Chapter 7-Protagonist and Antagonist Struggle
–The protagonist and antagonist join in direct confrontation. This is an action sequence–the first big peak of the novel.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Signpost 2 — How Things are Changing
Scene #25 – Chapter 8-Climactic Scene Continues
–The climactic scene continues with protagonist’s point of view. The antagonist pulls a potentially catastrophic trick (or appears to) that could destroy the protagonist and end story. The protagonist makes a narrow escape, but does not yet achieve the goal.
Referenced Story Points:
Plot Information: Forewarnings — Gathering Information
Scene #26 – Chapter 8-Subplot: Protagonist Branded
–Relationship between protagonist and romantic lead/buddy/or the like is re-emphasized. A “mark” (literal or figurative) is made on the protagonist.
Referenced Story Points:
Main vs. Impact: Catalyst — Truth
Main vs. Impact: Signpost 2 — Innermost Desires
Scene #27 – Chapter 9-Antagonist Reacts
–Antagonist’s viewpoint. Reaction to her/his failure to achieve ends. The antagonist makes new
plans or reestablishes villainy in some way. May blame henchman.
Referenced Story Points:
Ellen Fraser _Sidekick: Function
Plot Information: Costs — Developing a Plan
Scene #28 – Chapter 9-Romantic Lead
–Move along romantic lead/buddy/or the like’s story line to next logical step–perhaps a disaster.
Referenced Story Points:
Impact Character: Signpost 2 — Changing One’s Nature
Scene #29 – Chapter 9-Antagonist
–Antagonist’s next villainous move.
Referenced Story Points:
Katrina Matlin _antagonist: Activities
–The Antagonist is directly opposed to the Protagonist and seeks to prevent the Protagonist
from achieving the goal. Through mental effort, the Antagonist gets others to Reconsider
their attempts to attain the Overall Story Goal. Using physical effort, the Antagonist tries to
Prevent or Avoid the Overall Story Goal from being achieved.
Katrina kills the mayor because she doesn’t want him to ruin her plans to marry a rich tech
company founder. She makes friends with the librarian to make sure she doesn’t find out
more about her and the mayor’s past.
Scene #30 – Chapter 10-Protagonist Reevaluates Situation
–Protagonist reevaluates, heals, discovers new information, and reexamines motives for pursuing goal.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Inhibitor — Senses
Main Character: Signpost 3 — Understanding
Scene #31 – Chapter 10-Story Goal
–Story goal restated.
Referenced Story Points:
Plot Information: Goal — The Past
Scene #32 – Chapter 10-Subplot
–Relationship subplot intensifies. Positive or negative conflict between protagonist and romantic
lead/buddy/or the like changes the relationship.
Referenced Story Points:
Main vs. Impact: Signpost 3 — Contemplation
Scene #33 – Chapter 11-Protagonist in Dire Straits
–Protagonist engages in action sequence. S/he is immediately thwarted by antagonist. Two to five scenes may involve chase, capture, or some type of cornering that puts protagonist in dire straits.
Referenced Story Points:
Plot Information: Forewarnings — Gathering Information
Scene #34 – Chapter 12-Antagonist Upper Hand
–Continuation of chapter 11. Antagonist gains upper hand–reveals motivation. Some sort of story information may be revealed, for example, a clue or important piece of backstory.
Referenced Story Points:
Katrina Matlin _antagonist: Background
Scene #35 – Chapter 12-Protagonist Faces Ruin
–Protagonist’s point of view. Horrific disaster at scene’s end. Protagonist’s last resort fails.
Referenced Story Points:
Main Character: Critical Flaw — Prediction
Scene #36 – Chapter 13-Romantic Lead
–Romantic lead/buddy/or the like’s perspective on the events that are happening, or more personal information/backstory about the romantic lead/buddy/or the like.
Referenced Story Points:
Impact Character: Signpost 3 — Conceiving an Idea
Synopses: M/I Backstory
Scene #37 – Chapter 14-Temporary Victory
–Big action scene. The protagonist temporarily defeats antagonist. The initial misfortune or lack is liquidated. Protagonist seizes object of a search by use of force or cleverness.
Referenced Story Points:
Plot Information: Dividends — Understanding
Scene #38 – Chapter 14-Antagonist Escapes
–Antagonist gets away. Friends of protagonist may arrive too late to be of any help.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Response — Equity
Scene #39 – Chapter 14-Protagonist Returns
–Protagonist is clear on future course of action.
Referenced Story Points:
Plot Information: Dividends — Understanding
Scene #40 – Chapter 14-Subplot
–Difficulty in relationship combined with the story end in sight creates tension.
Referenced Story Points:
Character and Plot Dynamics: Limit — Optionlock
Overall: Benchmark — The Present
Main vs. Impact: Inhibitor — Situation
Scene #41 – Chapter 15-Falling Action
–Novel is coming to a close. If there has been a red herring or substory–it is cleared up.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Signpost 3 — The Future
Scene #42 – Chapter 15-Romantic Lead
–Romantic lead/buddy/or the like is in grave peril–either in a disaster set up in a scene where s/he tried to help, or by the antagonist.
Referenced Story Points:
Impact Character: Critical Flaw — Evidence
Scene #43 – Chapter 15-Antagonist Strategy
–The antagonist plans a new strategy to foil the protagonist.
Referenced Story Points:
Katrina Matlin _antagonist: Activities
–The Antagonist is directly opposed to the Protagonist and seeks to prevent the Protagonist
from achieving the goal. Through mental effort, the Antagonist gets others to Reconsider
their attempts to attain the Overall Story Goal. Using physical effort, the Antagonist tries to
Prevent or Avoid the Overall Story Goal from being achieved.
Katrina kills the mayor because she doesn’t want him to ruin her plans to marry a rich tech
company founder. She makes friends with the librarian to make sure she doesn;t find out
more about her and the mayor’s past.
Scene #44 – Chapter 16-Protagonist Thwarted
–A series of scenes in which the protagonist is thwarted.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Inhibitor — Senses
Scene #45 – Chapter 16-Protagonist Finds Antagonist
–The protagonist finds antagonist and fights her/him on her/his grounds. Tables are turned and
some violence occurs. Secondary character such as henchman or protagonist’s sidekick may come to a bad end.
Referenced Story Points:
Main Character: Signpost 4 — Gathering Information
Scene #46 – Chapter 16-Subplot
–Protagonist learns of romantic lead/buddy/or the like’s plight and rushes to her/his side.
Referenced Story Points:
Main vs. Impact: Signpost 4 — Memories
Scene #47 – Chapter 17-Rescue
–Romantic lead/buddy/or the like is freed–but at the cost of weakening the protagonist’s position.
Referenced Story Points:
Impact Character: Unique Ability — State of Being
Plot Information: Costs — Developing a Plan
Scene #48 – Chapter 17-Romantic Lead
–Romantic lead/buddy/or the like is left disillusioned, thinking the relationship is over.
Referenced Story Points:
Main vs. Impact: Inhibitor — Situation
Impact Character: Signpost 4 — Developing a Plan
Scene #49 – Chapter 17-Showdown
–Protagonist and antagonist close in on one another–physically or intellectually.
Referenced Story Points:
Synopses: Plot Point
Scene #50 – Chapter 18-Unrecognized Arrival
–This scene is optional. The protagonist, unrecognized, arrives “home”–e.g., where story started.
The protagonist looks may be transformed; the protagonist may be working undercover, etc.
Referenced Story Points:
Synopses: Plot Point
Scene #51 – Chapter 18-Ultimate Confrontation
–The ultimate confrontation takes place in an exciting, extended scene. Any backstory and substory questions are answered.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Signpost 4 — The Present
Scene #52 – Chapter 18-Trump Card or False Claims
–The antagonist plays her/his last trump card–or another character makes false claims.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Inhibitor — Senses
Scene #53 – Chapter 19-Antagonist Proposes Difficult Task
–The antagonist proposes a difficult task or ordeal to the protagonist to offer her/him a way out of the dilemma. Either choice means disaster.
Referenced Story Points:
Scene #54 – Chapter 19-Protagonist Resolves Task
–In most cases the protagonist makes a choice for the greater good–but to their personal detriment.
The biggest fight occurs here. All stops pulled out.
Referenced Story Points:
Plot Information: Consequence — Memories
Scene #55 – Chapter 19-Protagonist Recognition
–The protagonist is recognized for their integrity. They may also be recognized after a long
separation.
Referenced Story Points:
Main Character: Issue — Interpretation
Scene #56 – Chapter 19-Antagonist or False Claims Exposed
–The antagonist is revealed or false claims about the protagonist are exposed.
Referenced Story Points:
Overall: Solution — Ability
Scene #57 – Chapter 19-Protagonist Given New Appearance
–The protagonist either undergoes essential change or is made more resolute to their initial self.
Referenced Story Points:
Character and Plot Dynamics: Resolve — Steadfast
Billy learns how to collect and organize data but retains her intuitive style of processing
information.
Main Character: Solution — Order
Scene #58 – Chapter 19-Antagonist Punished
–The antagonist is punished in some way, e.g., shot, banished, commits suicide, or may be
pardoned.
Referenced Story Points:
Katrina Matlin _antagonist: Dismissal
Scene #59 – Chapter 20-Story Outcome
–Plot loose ends are tied up
Referenced Story Points:
Character and Plot Dynamics: Outcome — Success
Main Character: Unique Ability — Instinct
Scene #60 – Chapter 20-Subplot Outcome
–Subplot relationship resolved.
Referenced Story Points:
Character and Plot Dynamics: Growth — Stop
Character and Plot Dynamics: Judgment — Good
Main vs. Impact: Solution — Projection