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About this free three-act beat sheet
Structure saves drafts from sagging middles. This free three-act beat sheet lists Save-the-Cat style story beats with percentage targets and estimated word counts based on your novel length — plus note fields for each beat you can copy when done.
How to use the Three-Act Beat Sheet
- Set your target word count at the top.
- Fill in what happens at each story beat.
- Use word targets to pace your outline.
- Click Copy beat sheet to export your notes.
- Adjust beats to fit your genre structure.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Save the Cat beat sheet?
It follows the common Save-the-Cat beat percentages used by many novelists — adapted as a free fillable worksheet.
Are my notes saved?
Notes stay in the page until you refresh. Copy them to your outline doc for permanent storage.
Does word count per beat update automatically?
Yes. Change the target word count and beat word estimates recalculate.
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